Receptionist

Reception & Administration Support (Maternity Cover - 9 Months) Location: Central ManchesterTemporary- 9 months (maternity cover)Hours of Work 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 2:30pm 100% on-site Start…

Pay rate £13.87/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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13.87

Reception & Administration Support (Maternity Cover - 9 Months)

Location: Central ManchesterTemporary- 9 months (maternity cover)Hours of Work

27.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 2:30pm
100% on-site Start Date: ASAPPay £13.87 per hour plus holiday pay
Job Overview: To provide efficient reception and administrative support to an organisation's Landscaping Team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day office operations. This role acts as a first point of contact for visitors, landscapers, suppliers and customers, supporting job allocation and administrative processes.
Key Responsibilities:

Reception & Front-of-House
Act as the first point of contact for visitors, landscapers and delivery drivers
Receive and process deliveries, ensuring correct routing and record‑keeping
Maintain a professional and welcoming reception area
Administration & Team Support
Allocate and coordinate daily job tasks for landscapers, as directed by management
Scan and process weekly timesheets accurately and on time
Manage incoming and outgoing emails, responding to routine queries where appropriate
Handle telephone queries, directing calls and passing on messages efficiently
Provide general administrative support to the Landscaping Team as required
Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an administrative or reception-based role
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Competent IT skills, including email, scanning and basic office systems
Desirable
Experience working within a facilities, construction or landscaping environment
Experience coordinating workloads or job allocations
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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