Receptionists for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Mercedes
Arnold Clark
Marks & Spencer
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 814 profiles for Receptionists in Preston
Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,280 yearly
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Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFront DeskFilingData EntryCustomer Service Representative
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Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceInventory ControlProcessing Cash TransactionsCleaning Operative/mobile cleaning service, receptionist
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LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceTea Room Assistant
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Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBusiness DevelopmentMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingOccupational Therapy Assistant
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Care CertificateHospital ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOccupational TherapyRehabilitation Patient CarePatient-Centred CareService Advisor/Back Office Administrator
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Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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What's the average time to fill a receptionist role?
The average time to fill a receptionist role is 42 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, NVQ and Personal Licence.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: customer service representative, service advisor/back office administrator and litigation executive.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?
Most receptionists have 12 years of professional experience.
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