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Admin Assistant - Transport Dept

Adecco
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0RZ, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position of Administrator / Dispatch Clerk (Transport) is available in Silloth with a salary ranging from £12.00 to £12.50 per hour.
  • This is a 6-month temporary contract that may be extended, with working hours primarily Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, and possible earlier starts during peak periods.
  • The role involves supporting the Transport Coordinator in ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high customer service standards.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a professional telephone manner, and ideally have experience in transport coordination or a similar role.
  • Adecco is handling the recruitment for this position and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Administrator / Dispatch Clerk (Transport)Location: SillothSalary: £12.00 - £12.50 per hourContract: 6-month temporary contract with the possibility to extend

Working Hours:

  • Out of Season: Monday - Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
  • Leading up to Easter (Busiest Period): Some shifts may require earlier starts (06:00).

Role Overview:We are seeking a reliable and proactive Transport Assistant to join our clients transport team in Silloth. You will support the Transport Coordinator in ensuring timely deliveries that meet their customers' expectations while maintaining the highest level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in coordinating deliveries to meet customer requirements.
  • Maintain and manage business systems, with a focus on the "chasers management system," ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Work onsite as part of the local transport team while supporting national operations under the guidance of the Business Systems and Admin Support team.
  • Collaborate with colleagues locally and nationally as required.
  • Provide excellent customer service with a calm and confident telephone manner.

Requirements:

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A confident and professional telephone manner.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Experience with transport coordination or a similar role is desirable.

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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.