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Reception / Admin

Temporary, Full-time

Temp - Reception/Admin position (Maternity Cover)

Starting May - end of December 2026 (possibly until February)

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 30 minute lunch break

Pay - 13.45 per hour

Location - Dumfries and Galloway

Our client based in Dumfries and Galloway are looking for someone to join their team on a temp basis to cover maternity leave. This position would be starting 18th May and will be until end of December 2026 but there's a good chance it will extend until February 2027 but that will be confirmed nearer the time.

The job….

You will be the first point of contact for the business and will be sitting at their reception desk along with a colleague. The reception desk can be quite busy at times and their office is fast paced and very reactive so please only apply for this role if you are used to working in a fast paced reception/admin office.

Meeting and greeting customers who have appointments

Announcing guest's arrivals to the correct person

Answering phones call and transferring

Daily admin duties

Working with MS word and Excel

Recording data

Placing online orders

Helping colleagues with any other requirements

Skills needed

Previous reception experience

Admin experience in a fast-paced environment

Word and Excel

If you have the skills needed and are available to start a new position asap please submit your CV and we will be in touch.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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