Temporary Receptionist - Little Island, Cork

Adecco; Cork; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Temporary Receptionist for annual leave cover in Little Island, Cork. The role involves greeting visitors, handling calls, managing sign-in, post, meetings, data entry and general front-of-house duties. Training day on 16th September ensures a smooth handover.

Hours are Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm and Friday 8:30am–4:00pm, with a pay rate of €16.00 per hour. Assignment runs 16th September to 25th September 2026, inclusive.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post.
• Scheduling and coordinating meeting rooms.
• General data entry and administrative support.
• Maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area.
• General reception and front-of-house duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist (Annual Leave Cover)

Location: Little Island, Cork. Salary: €16.00 per hour.

Assignment dates: 16th September - 25th September 2026 (inclusive).

Working hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm; Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm.

You will be providing annual leave cover for our client based in Little Island, Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a busy front-of-house environment.

Please note: 16th September will be a full training day to ensure a smooth handover prior to the cover period.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Scheduling and coordinating meeting rooms
• General data entry and administrative support
• Maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area
• General reception and front-of-house duties

Requirements

• Previous reception or administration experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and friendly approach
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Available for the full duration of the assignment