Admin / Despatch assistant

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Admin / Despatch Assistant to support busy office and despatch operations. The role combines administrative duties with daily despatch responsibilities and requires good organisational skills.

Hours are 38 per week with standard business hours; training is provided. This position offers on-site parking and is suitable for team players who can handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good standard of English and Maths.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raising Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation.
• Handling daily despatch activities.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with queries professionally.
• Responding to customer and internal queries via email.
• Carrying out general office administration duties as required.
• Supporting Health & Safety administration tasks.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.

Skills

Excel

Word

English

Maths

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Admin / Despatch Assistant

Hours: 38 hours per week

Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:45pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break per day)

Salary: 12.71 per hour

Training: Full training provided

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and organised Admin / Despatch Assistant to support our busy office and despatch operations. This is a varied role combining administrative duties with daily despatch responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
• Handling daily despatch activities
• Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with queries professionally
• Responding to customer and internal queries via email
• Carrying out general office administration duties as required
• Supporting Health & Safety administration tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems

Skills & Experience Required

• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good standard of English and Maths
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines

free car parking on site

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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