Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

4-week assignment

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd. is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant in Middleton, North Manchester. The role supports a busy manufacturing environment, handling reception, enquiries and general admin tasks for an initial 4-week sickness cover.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, manage emails and provide office support to ensure smooth daily operations. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience in a busy office.
• Professional telephone manner and clear communication.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a reactive environment.
• Available to start immediately for a temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors and callers, with a friendly welcome.
• Answer/incoming calls, transfer calls and take messages.
• Manage emails and respond to general enquiries.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office team.
• Maintain records, update spreadsheets and perform data entry.
• Handle post, deliveries and general correspondence.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant
Middleton, North Manchester Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour Temporary 4 Weeks (Sickness Cover)

We are recruiting for a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant to join an established manufacturing business based in Middleton, North Manchester.

This is an immediate temporary opportunity, initially for 4 weeks, to provide cover during a period of sickness absence.

Working within a busy environment, you will be responsible for managing reception duties, handling incoming enquiries and providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

This is a varied position that would suit someone with previous reception or administration experience who is confident, organised and able to settle quickly into a new working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers, providing a professional and friendly welcome.
• Answering incoming telephone calls, transferring calls and taking messages.
• Managing incoming emails and responding to general enquiries.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider office team.
• Maintaining accurate records, updating spreadsheets and carrying out general data entry.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and correspondence.
• Filing, scanning, photocopying and preparing documentation as required.
• Assisting with general office duties to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Supporting colleagues with additional administrative tasks when required.

The Person

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised individual who has previous experience working in a reception, or office administration or role.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in reception, administration or general office support.
• A professional and friendly telephone manner.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The ability to manage a variety of tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• A flexible, proactive and helpful approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to start at short notice and commit to the temporary assignment.

Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits & Package

• £12.71 per hour
• Temporary assignment, initially for 4 weeks
• Opportunity to work with an established manufacturing business
• Friendly and supportive office environment
• Varied role combining reception and general office administration
• Middleton, North Manchester location.

If you are an experienced Receptionist or Administrator who is available immediately and looking for a temporary opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship.