via reed · 12 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Administrative Assistant

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Southampton Contract GBP 36,000 – 39,000
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Do you have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join their Inbound Logistics team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role will provide administrative support to the team, ensuring shipment information, documentation, and system records are processed accurately and efficiently to support the smooth movement of goods into their warehouses.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Provide administrative support to the Inbound Logistics team, ensuring shipment, delivery, and stock information is accurately maintained within company systems.

  • Raise and update Goods Received Notes (GRNs), shipment trackers, schedules, reports, and other logistics documentation.

  • Monitor shared inboxes, respond to routine enquiries, and liaise with suppliers, hauliers, warehouses, and internal departments to support the smooth flow of information.

  • Check documentation and system data for accuracy, highlighting discrepancies where required and maintaining accurate records in line with company procedures.

  • Assist with the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative documentation.

  • Prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines, support colleagues during busy periods, and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Strong administrative and data entry skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Good organisational and time management skills.

  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

If you are interested and believe you have the appropriate skills and experience, our client would love to hear from you. Please apply today.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested applicants to submit their application promptly to avoid disappointment.

Benefits:

  • 25 holiday days per year plus 8 statutory days, increasing to 26 days after two years’ service and 27 days after four years’ service.

  • Membership of the Company Group Life Assurance Scheme which is currently three times annual salary.

  • The Company operates a Group Personal Pension Plan which complies with current Workplace Pension legislation.

  • Enrolment into the Health Shield Cash Plan after successful completion of probation period.

  • Free on-site car parking.

  • Length of service awards.

  • Enhanced maternity / paternity pay with qualifying service.

Click apply and you will be taken to our client’s career page to complete your application.

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