Receptionist

Temporary Receptionist – Sheffield Location: Sheffield Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Hours: Approximately 8:30am – 5:00pm daily We are currently recruiting for a professional, friendly and…

Pay rate £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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Temporary Receptionist – Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours: Approximately 8:30am – 5:00pm daily

We are currently recruiting for a professional, friendly and reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide front-of-house support at a busy site in Sheffield.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reception area runs smoothly and providing a welcoming and professional first impression to all visitors, clients and colleagues.

Assignment Details
Handover: 16th September

Temporary cover: 17th – 22nd September

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working hours: Approximately 8:30am – 5:00pm daily

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities
As the Receptionist, your duties will include:

Welcoming visitors and ensuring they are signed in and directed appropriately

Answering and transferring incoming telephone calls in a professional and efficient manner

Managing the reception area and ensuring it remains tidy and presentable

Handling incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and couriers

Responding to general enquiries and providing assistance to visitors and colleagues

Managing meeting room bookings and preparing rooms where required

Providing general administrative support to the wider team

Assisting with day-to-day office and front-of-house duties

Maintaining a professional and welcoming environment at all times

About You
The ideal candidate will be:

Friendly, approachable and professional

Confident communicating with people at all levels

Organised and able to manage a variety of tasks

Comfortable working independently and using their own initiative

Reliable and punctual

Experienced in a reception, front-of-house, customer service or administrative role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced receptionist who is available for the required dates and can quickly settle into a busy working environment.

If you are available for the handover and cover dates and are interested in this temporary opportunity, please apply today or get in touch for further information

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