Trainee Administration Clerk

Astute Recruitment; Pinxton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Free parking

Friendly and supportive team

Training and progression

Job summary

Astute Recruitment in Pinxton is seeking a junior administration person to join a small transport team on a temporary to permanent basis. The role supports daily office operations, data entry, records management and handling customer calls.

You will learn on the job, develop Excel/Word skills, and progress as you handle haulier bookings, invoicing, and general admin tasks. The role is office-based with hours 8:30am-5:00pm, training; after training 9:30am-6:00pm, 23 days holiday, free parking,

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work accurately and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing haulier collections and deliveries.
• Allocating loads to hauliers.
• Booking loads with customers.
• Completing and maintaining various spreadsheets.
• Sending and responding to emails.
• Processing invoicing.
• Liaising with shunter drivers, customers, and internal departments.
• Archiving and filing documentation.
• Providing general administrative support to the transport team.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Communication

Telephone manner

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen within this well established and growing business based in Pinxton for a junior administration person to join this small team on a temporary to permanent basis.

In this role, you will support daily office operations by handling clerical tasks, managing data entry, maintaining organised records coupled with dealing with customer on the phone.

They are looking for someone with a willingness to learn, enthusiasm some basic administration experience within an office that they can develop train and progress

Responsibilities

• Overseeing haulier collections and deliveries
• Allocating loads to hauliers
• Booking loads with customers
• Completing and maintaining various spreadsheets
• Sending and responding to emails
• Processing invoicing
• Liaising with shunter drivers, customers, and internal departments
• Archiving and filing documentation
• Providing general administrative support to the transport team

Skills and Experience Required

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work accurately and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The role is fully office based - hours while training will be 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch, once trained 9:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch. They offer 23 days holiday, free parking, friendly and supportive team, training and progression. Hourly rate £12.71 - £13.00 per hour