Temporary Receptionist

Brightwater Recruitment; Fingal; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a reliable Temporary Receptionist to cover the front desk in Swords, Co. Dublin, for a short-term October cover. The role requires absolute availability for the dates listed, with 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM hours and a pay rate of up to €15.50 per hour.

You will greet visitors, manage sign-ins, handle calls, and support basic admin tasks in a professional, welcoming environment. The position is based in Swords and suitable for someone with prior receptionist or

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer-facing admin role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional presentation and a welcoming demeanour.
• Absolute availability for the exact dates specified.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors warmly and managing the sign-in process.
• Answering incoming calls, transferring queries and taking accurate messages.
• Sorting and distributing incoming post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy reception area.
• Basic ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills

Greeting visitors

Sign-in process

Phone handling

Message taking

Post & deliveries

Reception upkeep

Admin duties

Reception experience

Communication skills

Professional presentation

Job description

Temporary Receptionist – Swords, Co. Dublin

We are seeking a reliable, professional and welcoming Temporary Receptionist to cover our cleints' front desk in Swords for a short-term cover role this October

This is a short term cover temporary position. You must be fully available for all dates listed below.

Required Dates & Hours

• Friday, 30th October - Friday 6th November, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Swords, Co. Dublin (Easily accessible via local bus routes / parking available)

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors warmly and managing the sign-in process.
• Answering incoming calls, transferring queries and taking accurate messages.
• Sorting and distributing incoming post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy reception area.
• Basic ad-hoc administrative duties as required.
• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer-facing admin role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional presentation and a welcoming demeanour.
• Absolute availability for the exact dates specified.

Pay Rate

• up to €15.50 per hour

Contact

• For more information on this position or other Business Support roles contact Paula Smaga directly via email; [e-mail]

Please Note:

• This role does not provide sponsorship for a work visa; applicants must have the existing right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.