Admin / Despatch assistant

Posted 11/05/2026 by Adecco

Location:
Braintree, Essex
Salary/Rate:
£12.71/hour



Admin / Despatch Assistant

Hours: 38 hours per week
Working Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:45pm
  • Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    (1 hour unpaid lunch break per day)

Salary: £12.71 per hour
Training: Full training provided



Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and organised Admin / Despatch Assistant to support our busy office and despatch operations. This is a varied role combining administrative duties with daily despatch responsibilities.



Key Responsibilities

  • Raising Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
  • Handling daily despatch activities
  • Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with queries professionally
  • Responding to customer and internal queries via email
  • Carrying out general office administration duties as required
  • Supporting Health & Safety administration tasks
  • Maintaining accurate records and filing systems


Skills & Experience Required

  • Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Good standard of English and Maths
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Type:
Temporary
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
JN -052026-475863_1778499643
Job ID:
225091863

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