Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Receptionist Corby 13.46 per hour Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Long-term temporary assignment (12-month maternity cover)

Looking for a long-term office-based role with consistent hours and a welcoming working environment? Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Receptionist to join our client's site in Corby on a temporary basis, covering a 12-month period of maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional individual who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors, customers and colleagues, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy office.

As a Receptionist, you will play a key role in creating a positive first impression and ensuring office operations run efficiently. Duties will include:

• Greeting visitors and contractors in a professional and friendly manner
• Answering, screening and directing incoming telephone calls and email enquiries
• Managing visitor logs and issuing access passes where required
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, couriers and deliveries
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and supporting diary management
• Maintaining office supplies and arranging orders when necessary
• Providing administrative support including data entry, filing and document management
• Preparing meeting rooms, refreshments and materials for meetings and events
• Liaising with facilities teams regarding repairs and maintenance requirements
• Ensuring reception and communal areas remain organised and presentable at all times

To be considered for this Receptionist position, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House, Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively
• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

What's on Offer?

• 13.46 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Regular daytime hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Long-term temporary assignment expected to last 12 months
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an established organisation

This Receptionist opportunity would suit candidates from customer service, administration, front of house, office support or facilities support backgrounds who enjoy working in a varied and people-focused position.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.