Data Entry Assistant

HR GO Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment are seeking a Data Entry Assistant to join the Port Health team in Ashford. The role is 14 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 5:30pm–9:00pm, on a 6-month temporary contract with potential extension. Start end of October; pay £14 per hour and location Ashford, Kent.

Training will be provided for the systems used to process goods entering the UK, including AI-assisted document checks, data entry, and charges. Prior admin or data entry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, data entry or customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident with computers and Excel.
• Willing to learn new IT systems and processes.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Process consignments entering the UK and apply charges.
• Complete online document checks for low/medium-risk consignments.
• Use an AI-assisted system to review documents and resolve discrepancies.
• Input and update information on internal systems.
• Upload and check supporting documentation.
• Set up and maintain customer/account records.
• Use Excel and internal systems to monitor information.
• Contact customers or agents when documentation is missing.
• Provide general admin support to Port Health team.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Internal systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Data Entry Assistant

Job Reference: DEA8

Admin and Secretarial Ashford, Kent £14 per hour Temporary

Data Entry Assistant

Location: Ashford, Kent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 14 hours per week
Working Pattern: Tuesday-Friday, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Contract: 6-month temporary contract, with potential to extend
Start: End of October

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for Data Entry Assistants to join a busy Port Health team based in Ashford.

This is an administrative role supporting the processing of goods entering the UK. The position will involve data entry, document checking, processing charges and using an AI-assisted system to help review import documentation.

Duties will include:

• Processing and charging consignments entering the UK.
• Completing online document checks for low and medium-risk consignments.
• Using an AI system to assist with document checks and manually reviewing any discrepancies.
• Inputting and updating information accurately on internal systems.
• Uploading and checking supporting documentation.
• Setting up and maintaining customer/account records.
• Using Excel and internal systems to monitor information.
• Contacting customers or agents where information or documentation is missing.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Port Health team.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous administration, data entry or customer service experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using computers, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Comfortable learning new IT systems and processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Previous experience within logistics, import/export, customs, Port Health or public-sector administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

Full training will be provided on the systems and processes used within the role.

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401