Temporary Receptionist - Immediate Start

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Temporary Receptionist to provide exceptional customer service and administrative support. Located in Ilminster, Somerset, the role is set for a minimum of 3 months with potential for permanence. Core responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing communications, and maintaining an organized reception area. Ideal candidates are polished, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Benefits include weekly pay and access to exclusive platform discounts. Immediate interviews available.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to Boost platform

Temporary candidate of the month award

Temporary candidate lunches/treats

Online timesheets

Dedicated consultant for support

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Focused on delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct calls professionally.
• Greet and assist visitors warmly.
• Manage email communications promptly.
• Resolve queries in person and via phone/email.
• Maintain a tidy and professional reception area.
• Provide administrative support across departments.

Skills

Confident telephone manner

Polite and courteous communication

Outstanding customer service abilities

Effective multitasking

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to work well independently

Job description

JOB TITLE: Temporary Receptionist - Immediate Start

Location: Ilminster, Somerset

Hourly Rate: £13.48 per hour

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am – 4:30pm

BENEFITS

We would love for you to join us! Some of the fantastic perks of temping through Office Angels include:

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost – our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant for additional support

We're on the lookout for a polished, organised, and customer‑focused Receptionist to be the welcoming face of a thriving international business. Starting this January, you'll step into a key role for a minimum of 3 months, with the exciting potential to go permanent for the right person.

In this role, you'll own the front‑of‑house experience, ensuring every visitor feels valued, while also providing vital administrative support across multiple departments. If you love being at the heart of the action and thrive in a professional, fast‑paced environment, this is your chance to shine!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the first point of contact by answering and directing calls with professionalism, ensuring messages are accurately relayed.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting and assisting visitors with warmth and efficiency.
• Manage email communications promptly and effectively, maintaining a high standard of responsiveness.
• Deliver exceptional support by resolving queries in person, over the phone, and via email with a solutions‑focused approach.
• Keep the reception area immaculate and organised, reflecting a positive and professional environment.
• Provide vital administrative and project support across departments, contributing to smooth operations and team success.

KEY SKILLS

• Confident telephone manner
• Polite and courteous communication
• Able to work well independently
• Outstanding customer service abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective multitasking and time management

NEXT STEPS

Interviews are being held next week so please don't delay in applying or emailing your CV directly to (email removed). Alternatively, you can call Nicole on (phone number removed).

OTHER INFORMATION

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.