Receptionists for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills9%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year40%Current company
Bupa Dental Care
Balfour Beatty
Group 1 Automotive
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 507 profiles for Receptionists in Chelmsford
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £26,170 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,772 yearly
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Receptionist for 3 months' contract
Chelmsford
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DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceTeachingInterpretationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteSalesCustomer ServiceEnglishAssistant Aftersales Manager
Chelmsford
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Financial Conduct AuthorityDriving LicenceFinancial Conduct Authority GuidelinesSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsEvent PlanningHuman ResourcesMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingReceptionist/Administrator
Chelmsford
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NPLQFirst Aid CertificationNVQRisk AssessmentSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelReceptionist/Administrator
Chelmsford
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Word ProcessingNVQCLAiTSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceRecord KeepingRecords ManagementData EntryHealth Care Assistant
Chelmsford
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Safeguarding CertificationFood SafetyCare CertificateFire SafetyBasic Life SupportRecord Keeping+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementEnglishRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentPatient Personal Care AssistanceReceptionist
Chelmsford
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CRM SoftwareCustomer ServiceLevel 2 in Customer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforceCustomer Relationship Management+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsGuest RelationsGuest ServicesCustomer Service Call HandlingInbound Customer Enquiry Call Handling
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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?
The average time to fill a receptionist role is 43 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do receptionists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a receptionist include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for receptionists?
Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: health care assistant, receptionist/administrator and senior support worker.
What level of education is common for a receptionist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a receptionist in Chelmsford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?
Most receptionists have 17 years of professional experience.
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