https://jobs.co.uk/job/support-assistant-reed--3a635b4c-bdb4-40d4-9c51-719e3e5324d8 RSS feed for Support Assistant at Reed. en-gb Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:16:19 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/support-assistant-reed--3a635b4c-bdb4-40d4-9c51-719e3e5324d8 https://jobs.co.uk/job/support-assistant-reed--3a635b4c-bdb4-40d4-9c51-719e3e5324d8 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:52:46 GMT Location: Stanford-le-hope | Salary: 15.91-15.91 Hourly | Type: Temporary | Location: SS17, Stanford-le-Hope, EssexJob Type: Interim ContractRate: £15.91 PAYE / £20.64 Umbrella per hourWe are seeking a Support Assistant to join a high-profile public-sector organisation. This interim role offers a dynamic work environment where you will provide essential clerical and administrative support to Official Veterinarians and Port Health Officers. This position requires a commitment to flexibility, including a rotating shift pattern and occasional weekend work.Day-to-day of the role:Carry out reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for office visitors.Manage document reception, including sorting, date-stamping, scanning, and distributing incoming post and documents.Provide clerical and administrative support to field staff as required.Arrange daily sample collections for lab testing and liaise with couriers.Operate office equipment such as postage franking machines, scanners, photocopiers, and computers.Handle incoming calls and respond to queries regarding the status of imported food cargo and charging procedures.Perform documentary checks under the direction of Port Health Officers for consignments of imported food.Input data into internal and ext... Temporary