Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant

Confidential; Middleton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary 4-week assignment

Job summary

Confidential in Middleton, North Manchester, is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant to cover sickness absence for an initial 4-week period. The role combines front-desk duties with general office administration in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will handle visitors, calls, emails, and data entry, using Microsoft Office. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and requires a proactive, organised individual who can start at short notice and support the team day-to-day.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, 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.

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.