Receptionist
Pertemps · Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Receptionist at Pertemps, based in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, paying £14.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £14.00 per hour
- Location
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Receptionist
5% below the typical rate for receptionist
Reference 082110224
About the role
Job Description: Receptionist
Location: St Andrews - KY16 9BH
Pay Rate: £14 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 Weeks - possible extension
Shift Pattern
• Hours between 8am and 8pm
• 5 days out of 7
• Weekend work included
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and customer-focused Reception Assistant to
join a busy residential/site team in St Andrews. This is a varied role suited to someone
who is confident dealing with people, flexible with shift work, and comfortable
responding to on-site issues when required.
Full training will be provided for all compliance and safety-related duties.
Main Duties
• General reception desk duties
• Welcoming visitors and contractors to site
• Maintaining sign in/sign out logs
• Resolving door lock issues when required (full training provided)
• Responding to fire alarms if required (full training provided)
• Conducting Means of Escape walks to ensure fire exits remain clear
• Ad hoc cleaning and tidying duties around the property
What We’re Looking For
• Strong customer service skills
• Reliable and professional approach
• Comfortable working shifts and weekends
• Confident responding to emergency situations when required
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
Location: St Andrews - KY16 9BH
Pay Rate: £14 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 Weeks - possible extension
Shift Pattern
• Hours between 8am and 8pm
• 5 days out of 7
• Weekend work included
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and customer-focused Reception Assistant to
join a busy residential/site team in St Andrews. This is a varied role suited to someone
who is confident dealing with people, flexible with shift work, and comfortable
responding to on-site issues when required.
Full training will be provided for all compliance and safety-related duties.
Main Duties
• General reception desk duties
• Welcoming visitors and contractors to site
• Maintaining sign in/sign out logs
• Resolving door lock issues when required (full training provided)
• Responding to fire alarms if required (full training provided)
• Conducting Means of Escape walks to ensure fire exits remain clear
• Ad hoc cleaning and tidying duties around the property
What We’re Looking For
• Strong customer service skills
• Reliable and professional approach
• Comfortable working shifts and weekends
• Confident responding to emergency situations when required
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
Reference: 082110224 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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