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Data Entry Assistant

Job Reference: DEA1

Admin and Secretarial
Ashford, Kent
£14 per hour
Temporary

Data Entry Assistant

Location: Ashford, Kent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 14 hours per week
Working Pattern: Tuesday-Friday, 5:30pm-9:00pm
Contract: 6-month temporary contract, with potential to extend
Start: End of October

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for Data Entry Assistants to join a busy Port Health team based in Ashford.

This is an administrative role supporting the processing of goods entering the UK. The position will involve data entry, document checking, processing charges and using an AI-assisted system to help review import documentation.

Duties will include:

  • Processing and charging consignments entering the UK.
  • Completing online document checks for low and medium-risk consignments.
  • Using an AI system to assist with document checks and manually reviewing any discrepancies.
  • Inputting and updating information accurately on internal systems.
  • Uploading and checking supporting documentation.
  • Setting up and maintaining customer/account records.
  • Using Excel and internal systems to monitor information.
  • Contacting customers or agents where information or documentation is missing.
  • Providing general administrative support to the wider Port Health team.

Skills and Experience:

  • Previous administration, data entry or customer service experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confident using computers, Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Comfortable learning new IT systems and processes.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Previous experience within logistics, import/export, customs, Port Health or public-sector administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

Full training will be provided on the systems and processes used within the role.