Temp Admin - Okehampton
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1FL |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20453_1776252745 |
Summary
We are currently seeking a reliable and organised Weighbridge / Administrative Assistant to join our client's site on a temporary basis. This is a varied office-based role that also involves operating the weighbridge, handling bookings, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to health and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Operating the weighbridge and ensuring all vehicles are accurately weighed in line with waste acceptance procedures
- Booking in waste collections and managing vehicle data
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of vehicles, waste types, and materials entering and leaving the site
- Managing and organising office files, documents, and records
- Carrying out general clerical and administrative duties
- Answering incoming telephone calls professionally
- Inputting data accurately onto Excel spreadsheets
- Ensuring full and accurate reconciliation between weighbridge records
- Raising purchase orders, including attaching documentation and recording received goods and services
- Taking cash and card payments for trade waste
- Working in a safe manner at all times and complying with health and safety procedures
- Using correct tools, equipment, and PPE, ensuring all items are stored correctly after use
- Reporting any accidents, near-misses, dangerous occurrences, or unsafe conditions to line management
- Previous administrative or weighbridge experience (desirable)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
- Awareness of health and safety procedures
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00am - 17:00pm
- £12.71 per hour
- Temporary
- Contract length: 6 months
- Weekly pay
- Online payslips
- 28 days paid annual leave pro rata
- Pension contribution
- Flexible shift options
- Potential for permanent employment after a successful trial
- Ongoing assignments
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.