£13 per hour
About the Role
This temporary receptionist role with Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts offers ad-hoc, short-term and ongoing assignments at various client sites around Edinburgh, with pay from £13 per hour on a full-time contract. Duties include greeting visitors and clients, managing front-desk enquiries and supporting day-to-day office administration. Candidates should be reliable, professional and flexible, with strong communication and organisational skills and the confidence to work in unfamiliar settings. Assignments range from single days to several weeks, covering occasional days, holiday cover and last-minute bookings, so adaptability matters. Ideally applicants can drive and have access to their own transport, as sites differ and bookings can arise at short notice.
Location: Various locations around Edinburgh
Pay: DOE
Hours: Ad-hoc, short-term and ongoing temporary assignments
We are currently looking to recruit reliable, professional and flexible Ad-Hoc Receptionists to join our temporary workforce, supporting a variety of clients across different locations.
These opportunities are ideal for candidates seeking flexible work, whether you are available for occasional days, short-term cover, holiday cover or last-minute assignments.
Assignments may range from single days to several weeks, depending on our clients’ requirements.
Ideally, candidates will be able to drive and have access to their own transport, as assignments may be based at different locations and can sometimes arise at short notice.
Key Responsibilities
- Greeting visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
- Managing reception areas and ensuring they are kept tidy and presentable.
- Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
- Responding to emails and general enquiries.
- Providing general administrative and office support as required.
- Booking meeting rooms and assisting with visitor arrangements.
- Supporting office teams with ad-hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of the workplace.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous reception, front-of-house or customer service experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
- A professional telephone manner and a welcoming approach.
- The ability to work independently and use initiative.
- A flexible approach to working hours and locations.
- Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous.
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