Receptionist : Temporary 6:9 months, Lancashire

Temporary Receptionist sought by a global, GBP multibillion construction products manufacturer, to join their Irlam sales office.

This is a temporary, full-time role for maternity cover for 6–9 months. Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 37.5 hours per week. Immediate start.

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including postal mail, incoming phone calls
• Provide a warm, professional, and personalised welcome to clients and visitors
• Managing company meetings including schedules and ensuring all are kept up to standard
• Distribute incoming mail and liaising with couriers
• Processing Letters and Quotes
• Purchasing certain office items, dealing with suppliers
• Assisting with some travel arrangements
• Familiar with mail merge functionality
• Accurately taking and relaying messages
• Some CRM support (when required)
• Dealing with cleaners, contractors and other service teams to ensure company regulations are applied on site

• Previous experience in a similar Receptionist role is essential
• Experience of booking meeting rooms and travel arrangements is preferred but not essential
• IT literacy with strong MS Office skills including mail merge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong typing skills: ability to type accurately to produce high quality documentation
• Highly organised
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to effectively manage own workload
• Positive attitude and engaging demeanour with a can‑do spirit

• GBP 12.71 – GBP 14.00 per hour depending on experience
• 32 days holiday pro rata including bank holidays
• Pension
• Free parking
• 5 hours per week
• Office based
• Immediate start

Irlam, Greater Manchester