Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £12.71

Temporary 4 weeks

Manufacturing office environment

Friendly office environment

Diverse admin duties

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd in Middleton is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant to cover sickness absence. The role combines front-desk duties with general admin, in a busy manufacturing setting, for an initial 4-week period.

You will manage visitors, calls and emails, support the wider office team, and maintain records and data entry with a professional, friendly approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in reception or office administration.
• Professional and friendly telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

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.

Skills

Reception experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Telephone manner

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant

Middleton, North Manchester | Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour | Temporary – 4 Weeks (Sickness Cover)

The Job

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.