Administrative Assistant/Trainee Container Control Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
Administrative Assistant/Trainee Container Control Clerk – based at Grangemouth, FK3 8XX
Salary: £22,000 a year – whilst undertaking training - Full-Time – Permanent – Mon-Fri
Eldapoint is one of the UK’s premier providers of empty container storage and repair facilities for the Shipping container Industry, including refrigerated container services, both in depot and at all major ports.
We currently have an opportunity for a full-time Administrative Assistant/Training Container Control Clerk to provide support for our deport in Grangemouth.
This role combines the completion of administrative duties and a training programme to become a Container Control Clerk within the company, and the successful candidate will receive full on-site training.
Main Purpose of the Role:
- To provide administrative assistance and support to the depot
- To deliver the highest level of customer service at all times
- Answer telephone enquiries, respond to emails, complete data entry and filing
- Communicate effectively at all levels within the company
- Meet deadlines and respond to changing situations
- Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments.
- Any other general ad hoc administrative/office duties
- Development training for the role of Container Control Clerk
Person Specification:
- Experienced in office-based work environments, preferably in a technical (engineering) industry
- Previous customer service experience advantageous
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task, with exceptional attention to deal
- Possess outstanding written and verbal communication
- Ability to adapt to various work tasks and respond to changing situations
- Able to work independently and as part of a team within in a very busy environment
- To work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be IT literate with excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £22,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant/Trainee Container Control Clerk roles across Eldapoint Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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