Administration Assistant

We are AGI Global Logistics; one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the UK.

We currently have 18 offices and branches across the UK and Europe with 250 network locations Worldwide.

Our current team of 180 people go the extra mile to provide the same outstanding service to every client and we are all driven by delivering expert road, sea and air freight distribution and logistics solutions for our clients.

The bigger we become, the more people we can helpThis is where you come in

**The role**
We are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join our London Gateway office to support the team and Company with all of our freight forwarding and operational requirements.

In this role you will be responsible for completing administration needs for the business including:

- Supporting the team with customer bookings
- Inputting customer details into the system
- Tracking shipments
- Processing supplier invoices
- Ensuring all pricing is accurate and correct
- Sending proof of delivery and invoices to customers
- Resolving any queries from customers or suppliers relating to invoices or paperwork
- Ensure all Company paperwork received is in order and correct

Full training will be provided and there are fantastic development opportunities to progress into an Operations Coordinator role as we will teach you everything you need to know about processing road, air and sea shipments for our customers and completing bookings with shipping lines, agents and haulier’s.

We are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm. We are a really friendly, professional and collaborative team and are looking for someone who shares the same values as we do to support us to deliver the very best for everyone we work with.

Take a look at who we are and whether you think we are the company for you by looking at our website and social media pages.

**Benefits**
- Guaranteed salary starting from £21,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday, plus bank and public holidays, rising after length of service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support with your training and certifications
- Full use of industry leading systems and software
- A very sociable and friendly environment (we don’t take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone)
- Casual dress code
- On-site parking
- Unlimited free tea and coffeeand there’s always cake and biscuits too

**What you’ll be able to offer**
- Previous experience of working within the logistics industry desirable but not essential
- Previous experience working in an administrative role is essential
- Previous experience of working in an office environment is essential
- Extremely organised with a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines
- Good time management skills with the ability to multitask
- High IT literacy skills including strong competency with Microsoft Office
- Outstanding customer service skills
- The ability to develop and build strong relationships over the phone
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
- Accountability to yourself and others

**Interested?**
We would love to hear from you

**Recruitment agencies**
We will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brentwood: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location