Dynamic Office Assistant – Maternity Cover, Admin & Dispatch

The Best Connection; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an Office Assistant for a maternity cover role at a client site in LE7, Leicester. The position requires driving to site due to lack of public transport, with a welcoming team and supportive environment.

The role offers training weeks at 26.5 hours, then full-time 37.5 hours per week, and a pay rate of £13.50 per hour. Key duties include handling internal/external communications, responding to client queries, coordinating commercial and military dispatches, and

Qualifications

• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external communications.
• Deal with client queries and complaints professionally.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external communications.
• Deal with client queries and complaints, escalating as needed.
• Coordinate dispatches and update clients on weekly shipments.
• Organise import and export shipments for suppliers.
• Rename, match and process delivery notes and invoices.
• Prepare clock-in cards and accurately calculating total hours worked.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth office operations.

Skills

Communication

Administrative support

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

The Best Connection is seeking an Office Assistant for a maternity cover role at a client site in LE7, Leicester. The position requires driving to site due to lack of public transport, with a welcoming team and supportive environment.

The role offers training weeks at 26.5 hours, then full-time 37.5 hours per week, and a pay rate of £13.50 per hour. Key duties include handling internal/external communications, responding to client queries, coordinating commercial and military dispatches, and