Receptionists for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service10%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Pizzahut
Wigan Council
Utility Warehouse
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 972 profiles for Receptionists in Wigan
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Receptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £32,363 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,059 – £34,844 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Receptionist
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidFirst Aid CertificationUK GDPRCybersecuritySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeReceptionist
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceSchool Business Assistant
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Customer ServiceNVQPrimary CareCustomer ServiceDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFront DeskMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMedical Receptionist and Administrator
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Organisational SkillsFront DeskFilingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingVeterinary Receptionist
Hindley
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Customer ServicePersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBusiness CoachingFront DeskAppointment Booking and Call HandlingCustomer SupportReceptionist/Administrator
Orrell
Licenses & certifications
GCSEExperience Teaching HistoryEnglishSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer Interaction
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for receptionists?
Common licenses or certifications for receptionists include: Driving Licence, NVQ and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to receptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to receptionists include: receptionist / administrator, school business assistant and receptionist/administrator.
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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a receptionist?
Most receptionists have 11 years of professional experience.
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