Receptionist - Temporary 6-9 months
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Irlam, North West, M44 6NZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruit4Talent Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59891522 |
Summary
Temporary Receptionist sought by a global, £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 are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Immediate start.
As Receptionist your duties will include:
- 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 etc to ensure Company regulations are applied on site
The Person:
- 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
Benefits:
- £12.71 - £14.00 per hour depending on experience
- 32 days holiday pro rata including bank holidays
- Pension
- Free parking
- 5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
- Office based
- Immediate start
Temporary Receptionist
Irlam, Greater Manchester
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour depending on experience + benefits
This is a temporary, full-time role for maternity cover for 6-9 months. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Immediate start.
As Receptionist your duties will include:
- 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 etc to ensure Company regulations are applied on site
The Person:
- 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
Benefits:
- £12.71 - £14.00 per hour depending on experience
- 32 days holiday pro rata including bank holidays
- Pension
- Free parking
- 5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
- Office based
- Immediate start
Temporary Receptionist
Irlam, Greater Manchester
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour depending on experience + benefits