Temporary Receptionist

KD Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

KD Recruitment Limited is seeking a part-time Temporary Receptionist in York, offering front-of-house support for a short-term assignment. You will meet and greet visitors, handle telephone calls, manage meeting room bookings, and assist with general reception duties within a friendly, supportive office environment.

The role requires good communication, a professional telephone manner, and reliable, punctual attendance, with on-site parking available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an office environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Friendly, approachable and presentable.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Comfortable using computer systems and willing to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and transferring them to the relevant departments.
• Dealing with general enquiries and directing visitors to the appropriate people.
• Accepting deliveries and ensuring they are passed on to the correct departments.
• Managing meeting room bookings using the internal booking system.
• Keeping the reception area tidy, organised and presentable.
• Supporting the wider operations team with general reception duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Office experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for a part‑time Receptionist job in York where you can use your customer service and communication skills? Do you have previous office experience and are available to start immediately for a short-term temporary assignment?

Are you friendly, organised and confident dealing with visitors and telephone enquiries? Would you enjoy working in a supportive office environment where you can be the first point of contact for visitors to the business?

We are recruiting for an established business based in the Clifton Moor area of York who are looking for a Temporary Receptionist to join their team for an initial 3‑week period, providing front‑of‑house support and helping with the day‑to‑day running of reception.

What the Temporary Receptionist job involves

• Meeting and greeting visitors, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and transferring them to the relevant departments.
• Dealing with general enquiries and directing visitors to the appropriate people.
• Accepting deliveries and ensuring they are passed on to the correct departments.
• Managing meeting room bookings using the internal booking system.
• Keeping the reception area tidy, organised and presentable.
• Supporting the wider operations team with general reception duties.

Skills required

• Previous experience working within an office environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Friendly, approachable and presentable.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Comfortable using computer systems and willing to learn new processes.

Other information

• £12.71 per hour.
• Temporary contract for 3 weeks.
• Monday and Tuesday 8.00am – 5.00pm, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Wednesday 8.00am – 12.00pm.
• On‑site car parking available.
• Smart casual dress code.
• Friendly and supportive working environment