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Technical Admin Assistant

Job Reference: FJ-wdvmh

Admin and Secretarial
Ashford, Kent
£14.95 - £17.04 per hour
Temporary

📋 Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term (potential to become permanent)

💼 Job Type: Full-time - Rolling 10.5-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays

📍 Location: Ashford

💷 Salary: £14.95 - £17.04 per hour

HRGO are recruiting for a Technical Admin Assistant on behalf of our client in Ashford.

This role plays a key part in supporting the inspection and clearance of imported goods, ensuring compliance with UK import regulations, and assisting Officers and Official Veterinarians in their day-to-day operations.

This is mainly an office-based role, with some support required in inspection areas.

🔑 Key responsibilities

    • Complete CHED and IUU document checks.
    • Use AI systems to support document verification and resolve discrepancies.
    • Deal with telephone and email enquiries from agents and hauliers.
    • Carry out seal and identity checks.
    • Record inspection findings using tablets and internal systems, including Philis.
    • Assist with detention documentation and sampling.
    • Coordinate lorry movements across the site.
    • Maintain accurate records.

💼 Skills required

    • Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
    • Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail.
    • Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
    • Confident using digital and AI-assisted systems.
    • Strong communication skills.

⭐ Desirable

    • Experience in food safety, import/export, logistics or regulated environments.
    • Experience with regulatory or enforcement bodies.
    • Knowledge of public sector operations or compliance.

🎁 What we offer

    • 6-month contract with potential to become permanent.
    • Full training and development.
    • Varied administration, compliance and operational role.
    • Secure onsite parking.
    • Supportive team with a strong Health & Safety culture.

📩 Please apply with an up-to-date CV if you have the relevant skills and experience.