Join Our Client as a Receptionist in Preston - Temporary Full-Time Role Are you an organised communicator with a friendly approach? Our client, a reputable public sector organisation in Preston, is hiring for a full-time temporary Receptionist to support their team. This role offers an engaging environment where your excellent communication skills and attention to detail will make a real difference. What you'll be doing: * Greeting visitors and probation clients professionally face-to-face, via phone, and email. * Logging arrivals and departures, issuing visitor passes and security fobs. * Handling enquiries about the Probation Service and local support services, referring complex questions to managers. * Managing petty cash, paying bus fares/travel warrants, and transporting cash and warrants between sites. * Logging building faults, tracking repairs, and following up as needed. * Conducting weekly panic and fire alarm tests, maintaining accurate records. * Supporting admin tasks such as updating confidential records and producing documentation. * Assisting with internal system training as required. What you'll bring: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Previous receptionist experience is advantageous. * Strong IT skills and confidence in handling enquiries. * Ability to work on a rota basis, including some late nights until 9pm, a few times per week. * A professional, approachable manner with a focus on customer service. Additional details: * Location: Preston * Contract: 3 months with potential extension * Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday * Pay rate: £12.71 per hour * Flexibility for late shifts on a rota basis Application process: Please apply online with your CV in WORD format. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks, including DBS, employment, education, and address verification, which may take 4-6 weeks. A thorough vetting process is essential before starting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting vital public services. If you're organised, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.