📋 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.
