Administration Assistant

Dubizzle Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Hastings is seeking an Administration Assistant for a 1-year fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include responding to administration queries, assisting with fleet paperwork, and managing stock levels. Applicants should be friendly, clear communicators with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and eager to learn in a team environment. This role offers a chance to impact waste management positively while supporting the administration team.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and a team player.
• Able to engage with team members and customers confidently.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Eager to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day administration queries via phone and email.
• Assist with fleet paperwork and information distribution.
• Manage waste weight ticket information and stock levels.
• Data entry into company databases and maintaining spreadsheets.

Skills

Team player

Clear communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Job description

Administration Assistant - 1 year fixed term contact

30 hours per week

A quick look at the role:

We are looking for a proactive and organized individual to join our administration team at our Rother operational site in the Household Waste Division. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, collaboration, and the chance to make an impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with us!

Your core responsibilities

• Responding to day-to-day administration queries via phone and email.
• Assisting the team with fleet paperwork, round information distribution, and maintaining PPE records.
• Ensuring site stock levels are kept up-to-date and managing waste weight ticket information.
• Key tasks include data entry into company databases, collating and sending information via email, and managing spreadsheets in Excel.
• Using company systems to ensure stock is ordered efficiently.

Our essential requirements

• Friendly, approachable, and a true team player – someone who enjoys working with others to achieve shared goals.
• A clear communicator – you should be able to confidently engage with team members and external customers via phone, email, and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Adaptable and eager to learn – you'll be keen to pick up new skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.