Admin Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Paignton, Devon, TQ12 4BP |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000002wM8fMAE_1751462340 |
Summary
Admin Assistant
Location: Paignton (Onsite)
Contract: Temporary - August to December
Hours: Monday to Friday (overtime available). School hours considered.
Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)
About the Role:Acorn by Synergie are looking for a proactive and organised Admin Assistant to join our clients team onsite in Paignton. This temporary role is a great opportunity to support operations with essential administrative duties, while also assisting production when needed.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct full induction training including right to work checks and associated paperwork.
- Set up new employees on the time and attendance system.
- Assist the Operations Manager with training, assigning, coaching, communicating job expectations, and enforcing policies and procedures, ensuring non-English speaking staff are adequately supported.
- Manage all e-commerce orders, including customer service and dispatch.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate paperwork.
- Fully implement and follow company procedures, policies, and audit standards including BRC S&D, ISO9001 & SMETA 2 pillar.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and legal regulations.
- Meet all KPIs set by the Operations Manager.
- Maintain open communication between employees and management.
- Support production lines when not carrying out admin duties.
- Report directly to the Operations Manager.
- Perform any other relevant duties as required.
- Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong Excel skills (working with spreadsheets, formulas, and data entry) essential.
- Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with multinational employees.
- Proactive attitude with willingness to assist production teams.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Full induction and training provided.
- Opportunity to gain diverse experience in admin and production support.
- Supportive work environment with potential overtime.
- Free parking.
- Candidate Rewards Scheme.
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday).
- Online payslips.
- Weekly pay.
- Pension contribution.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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