Administration Assistant
Pertemps Yusen
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Contract: Temporary (2–3 months initially, with potential to be extended)
Pertemps are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Rainham (RM13) for an experienced Administration Assistant to join a busy and fast-paced import freight office.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy office environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an administrative role and enjoys working within logistics or freight operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling incoming emails and telephone enquiries
- Performing accurate data entry and maintaining records
- Supporting the operations team with general administrative tasks
- Managing documentation relating to import freight
- Using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel, to update and track data
- Maintaining organised filing systems and ensuring records are up to date
- Previous experience in an administrative role (ideally within logistics or freight, but not essential)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a particular focus on Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy office environment
- Confident handling emails and telephone queries
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.50
- Stable Monday–Friday working hours (no weekends)
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and fast-paced team environment
- Initial 2–3 month assignment with the potential for extension
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