The Company
Our client is an engineering and technology business serving government, defence and emergency responder customers. The organisation employs around 215 staff and offers a professional yet relaxed working environment with an informal dress code. Based in the Bristol area, the business works on high-impact projects and values reliability and discretion.
The Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a friendly, proactive Temporary Office Coordinator to keep the office organised, welcoming and running smoothly. Reporting to the Office Manager, you will support colleagues, visitors and contractors through a mix of administrative and practical duties during the temporary assignment.
Responsibilities will include
- Keep the office tidy, well-presented and ready for the working day.
- Monitor and replenish stationery, kitchen supplies, food and drinks.
- Maintain communal areas, including loading and unloading the dishwasher and tidying bins.
- Provide reception cover, welcome visitors and guide them around the site.
- Prepare meeting rooms and support set-up and refreshments.
- Receive deliveries, distribute items and assist with moving supplies or equipment.
- Welcome and escort contractors, following site access and security procedures.
- Liaise with outsourced maintenance providers and promptly report office issues.
- Assist with routine health and safety checks and follow company procedures.
- Support the November office fit-out with occasional lifting and moving tasks.
The Person
The ideal candidate is friendly, organised and proactive, with a strong customer-service mindset. You will be confident working with a range of people and comfortable handling a varied workload in a busy office environment.
- Experience in hospitality, reception, retail, customer service or office support.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with a range of people.
- Organised, reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and occasional physical tasks.
- Professional discretion when handling sensitive projects.
The Hours
Full-time temporary role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Approximately 30–35 hours per week. Contract expected to run from ASAP until Christmas 2026 / early January 2027.
The Salary
£15- 19 per hour
The Location
Patchway, Bristol – fully office based