Head Hunted Recruitment are working exclusively with a well known and rapidly expanding business who specialise in the Pet and Animal sector. My client is in the process of adding to their expanding Head Office and are actively recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join the team.
As Administration Assistant your main purpose will be assisting with the day-to-day support of our office which will include acting as the first point of contact via telephone, email and in person at our reception, handling customer enquiries, processing both sales and purchase orders along with other general admin duties.
The Administration Assistant will need to be computer literate and able to perform data entry in a quick and accurate manner and provide fast, efficient and accurate service to our customers and clients.
Administration Assistant Key Responsibilities:
* Dispatch and invoice all sales orders, correlate the relevant paperwork and prepare drivers delivery notes.
* Accurately process orders
* General administration and clerical support
* Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner
* Ensure all established procedures are adhered to
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, suppliers, customers and the general public
* Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant Health and Safety procedures.
Administration Assistant duties include but are not exclusive:
* Communicate and liaise effectively verbally and in writing between customers/ suppliers/ visitors/ enquirers/ co-workers and managers,
* Efficiently interpret requests over the phone or in person and respond clearly and effectively to verbal or written instructions.
* Operate a variety of standard office machines, including personal computer and associated computer software, printer, phone, fax, calculator, shredding machine and photocopy machine.
* Operate the weighbridge if qualified to do so
* Maintain relevant office supplies for effectiveness of personal duties
* File data and perform other routine clerical tasks as assigned
Administration Assistant Skills Required:
* Must be computer literate
* Must be numerate and literate as will be working from written instructions
* Excellent attention to detail is required as mistakes are costly to rectify
* A confident and friendly personality is essential
Own transport is desirable, as the site is not well served by public transport.
This is a fast paced and highly rewarding role which would suit an experienced Administration Assistant the salary on offer is £25,771.12 per annum (depending on age) working a 40 hour week. Overtime is available at busy periods.
Company benefits include a store discount card