Temporary Receptionist & Office AssistantMiddleton, 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.
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