Temporary Receptionist

Pertemps Leicester Industrial; Oadby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Leicester Industrial is seeking a friendly Temporary Receptionist in Leicester for 2nd to 10th November. You will greet visitors, sign them in, answer and direct calls, handle enquiries and manage post, while providing general admin support.

The role features a pay rate of £12.71 per hour with hours Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm and Friday 8:30am–3:15pm. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organisation and a professional, approachable manner.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist/front-of-house or administration experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Professional and approachable manner with strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and signing them in
• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Responding to general enquiries
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Supporting with general reception and administration duties
• Ensuring the reception area is kept professional and welcoming

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Customer service

Reliability

Front of house experience

Job description

This temporary receptionist role in Oadby runs from 2nd November to 10th November, paying £12.71 hourly. Working full time, hours span 8:30am–5:00pm Monday to Thursday, finishing at 3:15pm on Fridays. Duties involve greeting visitors, signing them in, answering and directing calls, handling enquiries, and managing post alongside general administrative support. The successful candidate will be friendly, professional, and confident speaking with people, with strong organisational abilities. This contract suits someone who enjoys being first point of contact and can deliver a welcoming experience to every visitor and caller.

Temporary Receptionist Location: Leicester Dates: Monday 2nd November – Tuesday 10th November Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm | Friday 8:30am–3:15pm

Are you friendly, professional and confident speaking with people? We’re looking for a Temporary Receptionist to provide reception cover in Leicester from 2nd November to 10th November . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, is organised and can provide a welcoming and professional experience to visitors and callers.

What you'll be doing:

• Welcoming visitors and signing them in
• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Responding to general enquiries
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Supporting with general reception and administration duties
• Ensuring the reception area is kept professional and welcoming

What we're looking for:

• Previous reception, front-of-house or administration experience is desirable
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional and approachable manner
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Reliable and available for the full temporary assignment

The details:

• Monday 2nd November – Tuesday 10th November
• £12.71 per hour
• Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am–3:15pm