Office Administrator / Sales Support
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,640 per year |
| Additional salary information: | depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | SS14 3AX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barrington Freight Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Barrington Freight, a well-established freight forwarding company, is looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our small, friendly team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to be involved in both day-to-day office administration and customer service within the logistics sector.
Key Responsibilities:
• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, ensuring customer needs are prioritised.
• Manage emailed sales enquiries, ensuring all relevant information is gathered and complete before processing.
• Accurately input sales enquiries into our bespoke transport system.
• Update both road and sea shipment tracking on a daily basis.
• Process supplier invoices for payment.
• Scan and electronically file completed job documents.
• Carry out routine shredding of job files and other confidential paperwork.
• Chase Proof of Delivery (POD) documents from partners and suppliers.
• Proactively request client testimonials following successful deliveries, which may include follow-up calls.
• Other office tasks on an ad-hoc basis.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Either local to Basildon SS14 or with access to their own transport.
• Confident communicator, both on the phone and via email.
• Computer literate with confidence using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, proactive, and a team player.
We Offer:
• Salary from £20,640pa (depending on experience)
• 20 days holiday per annum
• A welcoming, supportive working environment.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunities to develop your skills within the logistics industry.
If you’re ready to join a close-knit team where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, ensuring customer needs are prioritised.
• Manage emailed sales enquiries, ensuring all relevant information is gathered and complete before processing.
• Accurately input sales enquiries into our bespoke transport system.
• Update both road and sea shipment tracking on a daily basis.
• Process supplier invoices for payment.
• Scan and electronically file completed job documents.
• Carry out routine shredding of job files and other confidential paperwork.
• Chase Proof of Delivery (POD) documents from partners and suppliers.
• Proactively request client testimonials following successful deliveries, which may include follow-up calls.
• Other office tasks on an ad-hoc basis.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Either local to Basildon SS14 or with access to their own transport.
• Confident communicator, both on the phone and via email.
• Computer literate with confidence using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, proactive, and a team player.
We Offer:
• Salary from £20,640pa (depending on experience)
• 20 days holiday per annum
• A welcoming, supportive working environment.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunities to develop your skills within the logistics industry.
If you’re ready to join a close-knit team where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.