Receptionist - Temporary 6-9 months, Manchester

Full‑time, 6‑9 month maternity cover position in Irlam sales office.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am‑5pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Immediate start.

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including postal mail and phone calls
• Provide a warm, professional, and personalized welcome to clients and visitors
• Manage company meetings, schedules and ensure standards are met
• Distribute incoming mail and liaise with couriers
• Process letters and quotes
• Purchase certain office items and deal with suppliers
• Assist with travel arrangements
• Use mail merge functionality
• Accurately take and relay messages
• Provide CRM support when required
• Coordinate with cleaners, contractors, etc. to enforce company regulations on site

• Previous experience in a similar Receptionist role is essential
• Experience 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 dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong typing skills: accurate to produce high‑quality documentation
• Highly organized
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Effective management of own workload
• Positive attitude and engaging demeanor with a can‑do spirit

• Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour depending on experience
• 32 days holiday pro‑rata including bank holidays
• Pension
• Free parking
• Office based, Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm
• Immediate start

Irlam, Greater Manchester