Admin Assistant

Location: Paignton (Onsite)

Contract: Temporary - August to December

Hours: Monday to Friday (overtime available). School hours considered.

Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)

About the Role:

Acorn by Synergie are looking for a proactive and organised Admin Assistant to join our clients team onsite in Paignton. This temporary role is a great opportunity to support operations with essential administrative duties, while also assisting production when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct full induction training including right to work checks and associated paperwork.
• Set up new employees on the time and attendance system.
• Assist the Operations Manager with training, assigning, coaching, communicating job expectations, and enforcing policies and procedures, ensuring non-English speaking staff are adequately supported.
• Manage all e-commerce orders, including customer service and dispatch.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate paperwork.
• Fully implement and follow company procedures, policies, and audit standards including BRC S&D, ISO9001 & SMETA 2 pillar.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and legal regulations.
• Meet all KPIs set by the Operations Manager.
• Maintain open communication between employees and management.
• Support production lines when not carrying out admin duties.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required.

Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong Excel skills (working with spreadsheets, formulas, and data entry) essential.
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with multinational employees.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to assist production teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Full induction and training provided.
• Opportunity to gain diverse experience in admin and production support.
• Supportive work environment with potential overtime.
• Free parking.
• Candidate Rewards Scheme.
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday).
• Online payslips.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension contribution.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.