Overview

Have you ever wanted to work within the civil service? Have you worked in an administration role before? If 'yes' then please read on as we are looking for 10 customer service administrators to join our client the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)!

We would also be interested in speaking with candidates who have a customer service background

This is a working from home position but you can attend the office in York if you wish

Client: Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
Location: York or working from home
Shift work 4 days on 4 days off
Shift times: 6am – 5pm & 1pm – 12am
Contract length: Temporary until December 2022. Chance of extension subject to business requirements
Pay – £11.03 per hour. 12.5% shift increase once shift work commencesThe client:

APHA work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy

The role:

As a member of The Centre for International Trade you will be involved in programmes of work relating to the import and export of plants and plant products. Specifically, you will:

Handle a wide range of administrative tasks such as producing Export Certificates and checking documents on consignments of plant imports.

Provide advice to customers who want to import or export plants and plant products. These customers will be seeking guidance on remaining compliant with the UKs biosecurity standards, so you will be offering advice on this after your in depth training

Coordinate the physical inspections of goods, and you will advise others on the relevant procedures.

What skills and experience we are looking for in you:

Strong administration/data entry skills
Good communication skills for when interacting with customers
Strong MS office skills
Can work part of a team and independently The shift patterns:

The shift patterns for these roles are 4 days on and 4 days off. You will alternate between the 6am – 5pm shift and the 1pm – 12am shift

Your first couple of weeks will be full time 9-5

You will receive a 12.5% shift increase once shift work commences

About Us

We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly.
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If this sounds of interest to you please apply or email me your CV directly