Receptionist / Office Administrator (Temporary)

Position; Receptionist / Office Administrator Location; Didcot, Oxfordshire Salary; £13.00 - £13.50 per hour About the role; Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in Didcot…

Pay rate £13 – £13.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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Position; Receptionist / Office Administrator

Location; Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary; £13.00 - £13.50 per hour

About the role;

Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in Didcot who are seeking a Receptionist / Office Administrator on a temporary basis (however should there could be an opportunity to go permanent). The successful candidate will be a pro-active team player who is able to use their own initiative along with being the main face of the business for visitors / guests.

Working hours are between Monday to Friday around 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities;

Answer calls, take messages, book appointments and diary management for employees
Keep and file departmental records (both paper and electronic).
Draft and send correspondence on behalf of the Directors and Office Manager.
Stock control for the office i.e. stationary and other supplies.
Booking meeting rooms, showing visitors and guests around the facility and ensuring good customer service at all timesEssential experience;

Exceptional customer service skills
High attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
IT literate
Confident telephone manner
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.Commutable locations;

Didcot, Wallingford, Abingdon, Harwell, Oxford,

Key words;

Administrator, Office Admin, Sales Administrator, Office Support, Receptionist

INDCOM

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position

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