Reception and Office Assistant

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Maidstone, Kent, England
Junior
Food
The Role
The Reception and Admin Assistant is responsible for welcoming visitors, managing incoming calls, maintaining the reception standards, handling administrative tasks, and supporting the operations of the office. This role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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About the Opportunity

We are seeking a friendly and organised Reception and Admin Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all site visitors and providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth operations.
We are happy to consider applicants looking to work part-time or full-time for this role, however the successful candidate must be able to start between 7.30 and 8am each day Monday to Friday.

 Responsibilities

  • Answering and transferring incoming calls
  • Sending messages to the relevant departments if can’t put call through
  • To meet and greet all visitors to Driscoll’s
  • Pre-Register visitors onto visitor system
  • To keep the reception Standard Operations Manual up to date with all new information
  • Help manage queries to the generic info email address and dealing with any external emails that are relevant or sending to the appropriate person
  • Postal duties
  • Stock control of stationary and office consumables
  • Taxi/accommodation booking
  • Site communications where necessary
  • Office administration

    Candidate Profile

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Previous experience in a reception or administrative role is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Word
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The Company
HQ: Watsonville, CA
2,501 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries.

Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant.

Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.

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