As the first point of contact with customers and clients, a Switchboard Operator must demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills to make a good impression on behalf of a business. Handling enquiries and dealing with complaints is central to most switchboard roles, requiring an awareness of the processes, procedures and personnel within their company. Being polite, friendly, efficient and able to multi-task goes without saying in this line of work.
A Switchboard Operator should expect to command a salary of between £10,000 and £18,500 a year depending on hours of work, size of the employer and level of responsibility. Higher rates of pay are usually to be found in London and the South East of England. Full-time roles within a large company can include standard 9-5 working hours, while some businesses use teams of Switchboard Operators in shift patterns.
In addition to having excellent written and verbal communication skills, candidates applying through recruitment agencies may be required to demonstrate knowledge of basic IT such as web, email, word processing, databases and spreadsheets. While Switchboard Operating vacancies are often advertised as entry level roles, previous experience in customer service or similar client-facing jobs can be desirable in more high-pressured roles.
Brellis places experienced office professionals across Warwickshire, including Administrators, Data Entry Clerks, Customer Service staff, Receptionists, and Sales Support. With flexible temp and perm options, they help businesses run smoothly with vetted, reliable staff.
Chandos Business Centre, 87 Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4RJ
In 2015, led by popular demand, we developed our "Support Services" team, dedicated to recruiting the full range of all office personnel.
Unit 2, 10 Beechen Grove, Watford, Herts, WD17 2AD
Try Temps Ltd supplies staff to the administration industry, including roles in customer service, clerical support, and office management. Established in 1993.
3 Steyning Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1HH
At YourRecruit, we know that outstanding administration keeps businesses moving. That's why we deliver people, not profiles. Our hands on, human approach ensures you meet candidates who are organised, reliable, and a true fit for your team. With dedicated consultants who stay by your side, we make recruitment a partnership, not a process.
Queensberry House, 106 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XF
Talent that sticks. Recruitment that works. “Fast hires. Right hires. Recruitment that’s human, strategic, and built around you.” In a crowded market filled with agencies promising speed, savings, and endless CVs, we stand apart by focusing on what truly matters: quality, consistency, and a partnership that feels refreshingly human. We believe recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies — it’s about strengthening your organisation with people
Thistle House, 21 - 23 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH2 1DF
ALF Recruit – specialists in finance and business support recruitment. At ALF Recruit, we work with employers and candidates across Finance, Accountancy, Business Support and Financial Services. Our clients range from growing SMEs and Private Equity-backed firms to established FTSE-listed businesses. We take the time to understand each brief and provide a tailored, hands-on recruitment service that delivers lasting results.
Fire Up, Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 1DN
At Unity Personnel, we don’t just recruit – we unite people who belong together
1st Floor, 37/39 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1HS
Flexible Solutionz has been helping companies recruit operational staff for many years. We have a proven track record of success across this discipline. We are able to provide testimonials & references on request. We offer excellent rates & rebate schemes to protect your investment. Call today...
The Offices, 53 King Street, Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ
The Office Recruitment Partnership is an independent recruitment agency that specialises in providing professionals to the Commercial industry on a contract, temporary, and permanent basis. They have worked with a variety of clients, from start-ups to macro corporations. Their office is located in Bromley.
Founded in 2014, Radian Resourcing Ltd is a staffing and recruiting firm in the UK that provides contract, temporary, and permanent solutions to several sectors including Administration, Office Support, Healthcare, and Technology. They recruit Support Workers, Health Care Assistants, Healthcare Recruiters, Account Managers, and more. The company is located in Macclesfield.
Australasian Recruitment Company delivers Business Support professionals in London for vacancies such as Customer Service Staff, Receptionist, Administrator, Office Manager, and Executive Assistant. They cover office-based, remote, and virtual roles on a temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract basis. They were formed in 2003 and headquartered in London.
AG International helps satisfy Administrative Support and Operational resource requirements for Businesses and Private Households. Utilising their team's experience of over five years in the Administration, Office Management and Executive Assistance spaces, they match prospective Office Assistants, Receptionists and more with the likes of financial services companies and family offices. They work from Wandsworth, delivering services nationally.
Ladwa Recruitment Ltd, based in Birmingham, specialises in placing Company Secretary professionals at all levels with a variety of clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midlands and North of England. They are local professionals that are well-versed in the Midlands business secretary jobs market.
Knightsbridge Recruitment is a boutique agency that specialises in recruiting for Administration and Office Support positions. They report that 97% of their shortlisted candidates are delivered within 24 hours and they have a 98% successful placement record. Established for more than 35 years, the agency offers permanent and temporary staffing solutions in London.
Created in 2016, Top Resourcing is a UK-based agency established to provide professional support to UK recruitment agencies. They offer many services including CV sourcing & formatting, candidate pre-screening, market mapping, database management, and LinkedIn services. Their office is located in Preston.
Tru Talent is a Dorset-based agency that offers their expertise in delivering staffing support to the Automotive and Commercial industries. Since its establishment in 2020, they have been recruiting candidates to fill permanent and temporary vacancies nationwide. Tru Talent caters to clients in various departments, including Bodyshop & Accident Repair, Customer Service, Dealership, Human Resources, and Transport & Logistics.
Lavender Jones Recruitment is a boutique firm that supplies Office Support staff across a variety of sectors including Marketing, PR, Executive Search, and more. The agency offers permanent, temporary and contract placements and they recruit for roles such as Team Assistant, PA, Property Consultant, Team Administrator, Secretary, and Office Manager.
CGA Personnel Ltd works in a multitude of sectors in Clevedon, North Somerset and the surrounding areas. They specifically provide staffing solutions on a permanent, fixed-term, contract or temporary basis to clients requiring Administration or Office Support. CGA has been in business for over 30 years and is an REC corporate member. Some roles they advertise include Receptionist, Sales Ledger and Customer Service Advisor.
PA London offers recruitment services on a permanent, temporary and contract basis. They cater for a variety of industries, but specialise in the recruitment of roles such as Executive Assistants, Officer Managers, Legal Secretaries, Receptionists, and more. The clients they have worked with include DWD, Aga Khan Foundation, ACCA, BCS Global Networks, Bluebook London, and more.
Braundton Consulting Ltd is a multi-sector recruitment consultancy that caters to clients across the Kent and South East London region. The firm covers the following industries: Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Logistics, Management, and Procurement. Braundton Consulting is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and recruits for a broad range of temporary and permanent assignments.
Buckingham Recruitment connects clients and candidates in the Office Support and Operations sectors. The company was founded in 2010 and has offices in London. They hire candidates on a permanent and temporary basis and place them in roles in a wide range of sectors, including Financial Services, Technology / Fintech, Property, Design and Architecture, Market Research, Education, Healthcare, Social Enterprise, and Charity.
Russell Allen is an independent recruitment company based in Hampshire that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions to several sectors including Administration, Marketing, Legal, HR, PA, Finance, Sales, Customer Service and Shipping. Some roles they fill are Personal Injury Legal PA, NQ Solicitor, Corporate Commercial Paralegal, and Private Client Solicitor. The company is based in Southampton.
Hunt 4 Employment is a specialist recruitment company that supplies the Industrial, Construction, and Commercial, and Driving sectors with recruitment solutions across the UK. The company is based in Gloucester and they offer permanent and temporary placements. They also conduct a two-part interview process for the Commercial division.
CGA Personnel works primarily in the Sales, Finance and Administration sectors. Situated in Clevedon, North Somerset, they deliver roles on a temporary, fixed contract or permanent basis. Typical placements they make include Warehouse Operative, Receptionist, Finance Administrator and Sales Ledger.
Taylor & Faith does job adverts via video job descriptions on social media platforms. They specialise in the Digital, IT, Sales, and Office sectors, working with clients all over the UK and overseas.
Kramer Westfield is a provider of staffing solutions in the Administration, BPO, Analytics, ITO, Enterprise Software, Telecoms, Commercial, Management, and Sales sectors. Established in 1981, the agency has filled 2132 positions and has 77 years of combined industry experience. Kramer Westfield is based in Surrey.
Temple PM is a Property recruitment firm that specialises in providing Management and Financial personnel to the Block Management and Property industry in the UK. Some candidates they search for include Block Managers, Property Managers, Building Surveyors, Purchase Ledger, Credit Controller, Admin Officer, Financial Manager, and more. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Kineton, Warwickshire.
Jems Recruitment supplies Financial, Management, and Business Support professionals for roles such as Senior Mortgage Completions Officer, Business Development Manager, Contracts Administrator, Content Writer, Premises Manager, Assistant Paraplanner, and Financial Services Administrator. They cover permanent, temporary, and contract placements. Jems Recruitment is a member of the REC and is located in Bushey.
Laura Hartley Recruitment is an independent specialist consultancy that supplies professional talent to the Public, Private, and Third-Party sectors across the UK and worldwide. They have 45 years of combined recruitment and employee retention experience and they provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions. They have previously recruited for Transport Planner, Business Development Manager, Senior Account Manager, and Marketing Executive, to name a few.
A multi-sector talent specialist, Office Connect Recruitment Services, recruits for Administration, Customer Service, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Sales opportunities across the UK. They place candidates in a wide variety of roles at all levels, such as Administrators, Data Entry Clerks, Marketing Executives, Paralegals, Receptionists, and Sales Support.
J&J Recruitment Solutions seeks candidates for industries which include Administration, Industrial, Logistics and Warehousing. Their operation started in 2006 and they have since recruited for permanent and temporary positions, as well as large-scale project requirements. They have a collective experience of over 50 years and manage a 24/7 on-call service. They are located in Herne Bay.
Poolhall Recruitment exclusively matches talents in Construction, Manufacturing and Digital Marketing with institutions like PLCs and SMEs. Their business started in 2021 and is led by consultants who have experience in Recruitment across Engineering, Office, Commercial and more. Example vacancies they may have are Digital Marketer, Wordpress Professional, Quantity Surveyor and Fabricator Welder.
As well as recruiting for temp, perm, short or long term opportunities, ASPRO also provide training. They cover the Construction, Retail, Security, and Administration sectors.
Downtown Recruitment is a local staffing consultancy for Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, dealing with appointments in Commercial, Industrial and Catering. Example areas they cover are Office, Sales, Marketing, IT, Engineering and Warehouse. They assist applicants seeking permanent, temporary and contract jobs through their main office in Thame. They were founded in 1986 and their team has a combined experience of more than 30 years.
GCB Recruitment is a specialist recruiter within the sectors of Financial Services, Property, Technical, and Engineering - throughout the UK and internationally. The agency has access to a large pool of jobs and candidates in the market, and they specialise in several areas like Construction, Surveying, Land & New Homes, and Residential & Commercial within the Property industry. The company was created in 2010.
Allen Associates is an independent agency based in Oxfordshire and London which was established in 1998. They specialise in supplying PA & Administration, Marketing, HR, and Finance professionals at all levels, whether for permanent or temporary roles. Allen Associates have achieved the Investors in People Gold accreditation twice.
Louise Fleet Recruitment is a search & selection specialist that has a 97% success rate in placing talent for management positions or business critical hires like Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager, Commercial Director, General Manager, 365Dynamics Developer, and Business Development Manager. They have a 30-day money-back guarantee and offer standard, professional, and executive sales and commercial client services.
Smith and Reed Recruitment works with employers in a broad range of sectors including Office Professional, Industrial, Construction & Skilled Trades, and Hospitality & Catering. Their team has more than 85 years of combined recruitment experience and is available 24/7.
Cara Personnel Employment deals primarily with the Accounts, Administration, Banking, Construction and Secretarial sectors. The agency started in 1988 and is based in Harrow, Middlesex. Typical roles they advertise include Invoicing Clerk, Utility Administrator, Purchasing Coordinator and Payroll Administrator.
Colbern Recruitment Agency is involved with a diverse range of sectors which include Accountancy, Admin, Engineering, Housing, Finance, Project Management, Social Care, Legal and Facilities Management. They aid UK clients in seeking the right candidates on a permanent or contract basis through their office in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. They recruit for roles such as Executive Assistant, Finance Officer, Project Engineer and Project Manager.
MCL Resourcing is an independently owned agency which started in 1999. They work with employers of all sizes, in various sectors, supplying candidates such as Chefs & Cooks, Cleaners, Healthcare Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Support Workers. MCL Resourcing offers its services to clients and candidates 24/7. They operate within Southport, where their head office is located, and its surrounding areas.
The Industrial Work Solutions UK is a recruitment business based in Lancashire. They provide temporary and permanent staff to the Industrial, Technical and Haulage industries. The agency recruits for the Driving and HGV, Industrial, Technical, Engineering and Construction, and Administrative and Clerical sectors. The company is a member of the REC and FTA.
Verus Recruitment, based in Sheffield, seeks IT & Digital, Commercial, Sales & Marketing and Technical candidates across the UK and Europe. Aside from handling permanent and contract staff needs, they also support customers in the entire recruitment process from job posting to employee performance management. They were founded in 2019 and have since gathered more than 1,500 contacts in their talent database and completed over 300 assignments.
Mission 4 Recruitment is an independent Hertford-based specialist agency that supplies personnel to a broad range of sectors across London and the Home Counties, including Accountancy, HR, Management, Sales, Administration, Secretarial, Purchasing, Marketing, and Supply Chain. They were established in 2003 and typically recruit candidates on a fixed-term contract, full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary basis.
Midgley Consulting Ltd is a boutique recruitment consultancy that provides temp, temp-perm, contract and permanent roles to candidates and professional talents to clients across the UK and internationally. The agency has Tech and Cyber Assistant divisions and they offer CV writing, interview techniques and career planning guidance.
Established in 2014, Fourteen People connects businesses to talented professionals, providing them with recruitment consultancy services within the sectors of Communications, Creative, Media, Design, and Marketing. They cover opportunities in Design, PR, Advertising, Digital Communications, Marketing, Publishing, Events, and Media. Some roles they fill include Project Manager, Account Executive, Office Assistant, Research & Insights Analyst, and more.
Velocity Specialists in Recruitment is an agency that provides staffing solutions to clients in the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Logistics and Engineering industries. The agency has offices in Newcastle, Sunderland and Darlington and offers its services across the North East.
JH Virtual Assistant handles Call Answering, Admin, Finance, Management, Social Media, Content Writing, and Marketing roles, among others. Based in Scotland, they cater to organisations across the UK.
e-Tech Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment company covering the Engineering, Technical, IT, Office and Hospitality industries. They provide services in Shropshire and the Midlands for a wide range of positions from Technical Support, to Administration, to Management for permanent and temporary placements. Catering to the needs of both employers and candidates, they have a track record of offering support to local and regional companies.
Perfect Fit People focuses their services on recruiting for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain sectors. From their offices in Bolton, they work with North West businesses. They were founded in 2014 and have more than 20 years of combined recruitment. They can fill permanent jobs and fixed-term contracts.
KC Group, a network of talent specialists, performs multi-sector staffing solutions to an array of employers nationwide. These include Business Support, Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll markets. With a team based in Solihull, they hire for contract, interim, permanent, and temporary jobs. KC Group has been filling Accounts Assistant, Credit Controller, HR Advisor, and Legal PA roles since 1997.
Bespoke Careers offers their expertise in matching employers and professionals across the UK and abroad from their teams based in London, Australia / NZ, the USA, and EMEA. They recruit permanent and contract candidates to fill roles in a broad range of disciplines within the Architecture and Design sector including Interiors, Business Support, Strategic Appointments, Architectural and Interior products, Landscape, Graphics, BIM, and Property.
Freeway Recruitment is an independent recruitment business that specialises in placing temporary and permanent staff and personnel within the Industrial, Engineering, Transport, and Commercial sectors. The agency recruits HGV Drivers, Foremen, Site Managers, Skilled Labourers, Warehouse Operatives, Admin, Project Support, and more. The company is based in Leeds.
Established in 2001, MTR Partnership works in the Construction, Housing, Building Services, Facilities, Maintenance and Local Authority sectors across Yorkshire and the North West.
Crossways Recruitment connects Office Support job seekers with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to multinational brands. Since they started in 2005, they have been satisfying permanent, temporary and contract assignments in HR, Marketing, Finance and more. They have offices in Dartford and Bromley, and have built partnerships across London and the South East.
Talent Yard is a recruitment specialist that recruits for Office Support, PA, and Secretarial opportunities across the UK. Founded in 2006, they aid in filling temporary vacancies and sourcing qualified personnel. They typically hire staff for various roles, including Administrator, Office Manager, Team PA, and Receptionist. With teams based in London and Manchester, they are part of a network with Talent Yard HR.
RFC Recruitment Solutions is a provider of Driving & Transport personnel to various businesses across the UK. With a network of teams based in Southampton, Fareham, and Littlehampton, they aid in meeting the staffing needs of transport and logistics firms, and manufacturing companies. An accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, they help employers hire candidates for permanent and temporary roles.
DCA Recruitment, located in Godalming, seeks Office Support professionals for the Surrey region. Particular fields they manage are Administration, Secretarial, Customer Services and Accounts & Reception for permanent, temporary and contract appointments. Their operations started in 2000 and is administered by consultants who have more than 60 years of combined experience in recruitment.
Headquartered in Fulford York, VF Recruitment works exclusively within the Animal Health industry. Equipped with 30 years worth of recruitment expertise, they support both permanent and temporary workforce requirements. They cover Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Pharmaceutical, Clinical & Non-Clinical, HR, Farm, Retail, and other roles. They also support the Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
Since 2002, Bentley Associates has been delivering temporary, contract, and permanent staff for vacancies in the PA, Office Support, Finance, Design, Professional Services, and Non-Profit sectors across London. They recruit personnel such as Secretaries, Corporate Receptionists, Administrators, and Project Assistants/Managers.
Victoria Lindfield Associates is a professional PA and Business Support recruitment agency situated in London. They place EAs, PAs, and Business Support experts on a permanent, contract, or temporary basis across the UK and globally.
Tagged Resources is an industry expert that aids a diverse client group in meeting their staffing needs. These include Beauty, Fashion, FMCG, Homeware, and Textile sectors across the UK. Founded in 2010, they have been placing professionals in a wide variety of vacancies at all levels, such as Designers, Merchandisers, Technologists, and Quality Managers. Tagged Resources has teams based in the North, South, and Midlands.
Sauce Recruitment is a boutique recruitment agency specialising within the Finance & Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Content, Digital, and Office Support sectors. They cover all roles from entry-level to c-suite executives, and support temporary, fixed-term contract, and permanent placements - whether on a contingency or retained search basis. They have worked with HBO, Bauer Media Group, National Geographic, Universal, and Warner Music Group.
P+S Personnel Services is an independent recruitment and talent management consultancy. They provide workforce solutions in Admin, Agriculture, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, and Renewable Energies nationwide and internationally. Some of the roles they cover include Welder, CNC, QA, Manual Machinist, Team Leader, and Production Planner.
Based in Barrow-in-Furness, Teem Recruitment provides temporary and permanent recruitment services to the Education, Engineering, Care, Tradesmen, Admin, and Finance sectors. Some job roles they recruit for are School Caretaker, Maths Teacher, Learning Support Assistant, Finance Manager, Apprentice Business Administrator, Audio Visual Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Marketing Assistant, and more.
The Caraires Recruitment Consultancy assigns candidates to a broad range of industries across the UK, including Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales, and Transport & Logistics. They hire for permanent and temporary roles at all levels. For over 15 years, they have been aiding clients in filling various vacancies, such as General Operative, Quality Assurance Assessor, and Sales Executive.
Mason James Appointments is a recruitment specialist that covers an extensive client portfolio across the UK. They have been dealing exclusively with the Engineering and Technical sectors since its establishment in 2014. The agency also delivers staffing solutions for various markets, such as Construction, Food & Beverage, General Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical. Mason James Appointments aid in filling permanent, contract, and interim vacancies.
Halo Personnel provides recruitment for a wide range of sectors including Administrations, Arts, Construction, and IT, throughout Yorkshire. The agency is accredited by REC and offers permanent and temporary candidates for roles such as HGV Technician, Administrator, Kitchen Designer, Customer Service Administrator, and HR Officer.
Hiring Strategies Ltd is a Nuneaton-based recruitment specialist that focuses on the provision of talents in a broad range of sectors including Accounting & Finance, IT, Insurance, Catering & Hospitality, and PR. They have 100 years of combined industry experience and recruit for temporary roles such as Assembly Operative, Labourer, Fitter, Motorbike Assembly, and FLT Driver, Yard Operative.
Echelon 1 Recruitment bridges an array of employers and candidates by executing multi-industry talent services. From its Essex-based branch, they fill contract, permanent, and temporary vacancies. The agency operates across the UK and overseas, and covers various sectors, such as Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Development, Construction, Customer Service, HR, Legal, Real Estate & Property, Sales & Marketing, and Wealth Management.
Gordon Yates are experts at matching Office and Admin staff with active employers. Established in 1947, they recruit permanent and temporary professionals to fill various roles in businesses across the UK. They also provide self-development and training courses for qualified candidates. An independently-run recruitment agency, they typically hire for positions such as Triage Officer, Exam Centre Stewards, and Admin Assistant.
Blue Juice Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary recruiter covering various roles nationwide. Since 2003, they have been providing their Executive Search services to find candidates nationwide.
Hays Office & Admin is a worldwide recruitment specialist focusing on supplying the Office & Administration industry with professional workforce solutions. They address permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for roles such as Office Manager, Receptionist, Team Secretary and Admin Assistant.
Rubicon People Partnership is a trusted provider of recruitment solutions to the Specialist, Industrial, Office, and Engineering industries across the UK. Established in 1982, they help clients and candidates from Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and the surrounding areas. They place professionals in short-term, interim, and permanent roles from their offices in Dorset.
Based in Leeds, P J Staffing provides great people into great roles. We can operate nationally, across multiple sectors including cleaning, catering and hospitality with a proven track record for providing award winning teams for high profile, large scale events. With a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, our core team provide an honest, consultative and supportive service to both candidates and clients based on the integral values of PJ
At Kairos RT we provide reliable and experienced admin staff who can manage multiple administrative tasks in the expected time frame. With a large pool of talented, temp and permanent office support candidates ready to work, we're able to connect you with talent who have the specific skills you're after.
Stirling House, Business Centre, Denny End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AB