This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in getting things right and is confident communicating with both customers and drivers.
You'll play an important part in keeping the day-to-day administration of the department running smoothly, with responsibility for paperwork, data entry, wages and invoicing.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing the weekly wages for drivers.
- Completing data entry for invoice sheets and keeping records up to date.
- Managing daily paperwork and transferring information onto our online systems.
- Communicating professionally with customers and drivers.
- Handling general enquiries and providing administrative support.
- Ensuring paperwork and information are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Meeting deadlines and supporting the wider team with general office administration.
We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and enjoys working as part of a team. You'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and meeting deadlines are important., Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- The ability to use your own initiative and work independently when required
- A courteous and professional approach when dealing with customers and drivers
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider department
- Previous administration experience would be beneficial, but we're particularly interested in finding someone with the right attitude, work ethic and attention to detail.
What we offer
- Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm, or the option to work your 30 hours across 3 longer days
- A varied role within an established and growing transport business
- A supportive team environment
- Flexibility around working hours for the right candidate
If you’re an organised and proactive administrator looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Turners (Soham) Ltd is one of the UK's largest privately owned transport companies, and we're looking for a reliable, organised and customer-focused Administration Assistant to join our team in Weston-super-Mare.
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Administration Assistant in Weston-super-Mare employer: TURNERS (SOHAM) LTD
Turners (Soham) Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the logistics industry at our West Thurrock site. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide competitive salaries, a robust pension scheme, and a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Join us to be part of the UK's largest privately owned transport company, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
