Receptionist
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.0 to £15.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.25/ hour inclusive of holiday pay |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3XR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4771091_1770999851 |
Summary
Your new company
My client is a leading provider of infrastructure and construction. They are currently recruiting an experienced Receptionist/ Administrator to join their team for 6 weeks on their current project.
Your new role
This role will be based at CA10 3XR, you must be able to reliably commute.
Working hours 7:30-16:30.
- You will be the first point of contact for site visitors, managing the visitors' book and distributing visitors' passes.
- Accepting deliveries, logging mail in and out.
- Set up new employees on timesheet recording system, issue ID badges, control new starters & leavers.
- Logistical & low value procurement.
- Responding to incoming calls and emails.
- Updating and maintaining databases and carrying out other basic administrative tasks.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous receptionist experience or similar.
- Excellent telephone manner, with strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable IT literacy with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel & Outlook.
- Ability to multitask and manage your own workload.
What you'll get in return
- Weekly pay
- Welcoming and friendly work environment
What you need to do now
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