About this role
This is a temporary Receptionist / Administrator role in Chesterfield, providing holiday cover for a busy Chesterfield-based business on weekdays, 8:00am–5:00pm, with the first date required being Friday 20th November and additional dates throughout December, including between Christmas and New Year. Responsibilities include answering incoming telephone calls professionally and friendly, transferring calls to the appropriate departments, meeting and greeting customers arriving on site, checking customers in when dropping off or collecting items for service, providing a professional front-of-house experience, supporting the Sales Managers with general administration, and responding to basic customer enquiries. The role pays £12.71–£14.24 per hour, £12.71 plus holiday pay.
Job Description
Temporary Receptionist / Administrator is required for temporary cover for a busy Chesterfield-based business.
Chesterfield | 8:00am-5:00pm | Weekdays | Holiday Cover
Hays Business Support is recruiting for a professional and reliable Temporary Receptionist / Administrator to support our client in Chesterfield with planned holiday cover throughout November and December.
The first date required is Friday 20th November, with additional dates available throughout December and a particular requirement for cover between Christmas and New Year.This would suit an experienced receptionist, administrator or customer service professional who enjoys working in a busy, customer-facing environment and can commit to a number of temporary cover dates.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Answering incoming telephone calls in a professional and friendly manner
- Transferring calls to the appropriate departments
- Meeting and greeting customers arriving on site
- Checking customers in when dropping off or collecting items for service
- Providing a professional front-of-house experience
- Supporting the Sales Managers with general administration
- Responding to basic customer enquiries and directing more detailed queries appropriately
- Ensuring reception remains organised and welcoming throughout the day
What you'll need to succeed:
- Previous reception, administration or customer service experience
- Excellent telephone manner
- Confident and professional when dealing with customers face-to-face
- Reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Availability for temporary holiday cover across December, particularly over the Christmas/New Year period
- Able to work 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday, with no weekend working
What you'll get in return:This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible temporary work in Chesterfield over the festive period. You'll work within a professional, customer-focused environment with planned dates that can be agreed in advance.
If you're available for temporary work during November and December and would like to be considered, apply today or contact Hays Business Support in Sheffield for further information.
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