Distribution Assistant

Background and Company:

Thomas Lyte is a Royal Warrant holder as silversmiths and goldsmiths to His Majesty, the King. A contemporary luxury brand disrupting a traditional industry, we have quickly established a reputation as world class designers and makers of exquisite bespoke silverware. We are responsible for designing, making and restoring some of sports most iconic trophies including the Emirates FA Cup, the Rugby World Cup, the ATP Finals Trophies, FIFAe World Cup, and the ICC's Men's and Women's Cricket World Cups. At Thomas Lyte, we combine the latest technologies with centuries of knowledge and are renowned for our stunning designs, superb craftsmanship, and incomparable service. Our team of master craftspeople are bespoke silver and gold specialists and among the most talented artisans and metalworkers in the world. The priceless pieces they create are packaged and presented immaculately at our workshop, before being promptly delivered to our clients based all over the world.

The Role:

Thomas Lyte is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Distribution Assistant to work in our state-of-the-art NE London workshop. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the role represents an integral part of the workshop team, providing support in the service delivery of some of the world’s most iconic sporting trophies as well as an array of bespoke pieces, both modern and historic. As with all roles within our workshop, we must emphasise that total concentration and focus is required at all times to ensure the safety of all personnel. This is a busy working environment and successful applicants will need to be fully conscious and mindful of the pace and strength of machinery being operated.

Location:

This role will be primarily based at our workshop in Hainault, East London (IG6).

Company Culture:

• Our team’s passion, drive and commitment are at the heart of our success and growth
• We embrace new ideas, innovation and change is the key to success
• The diverse network of talents nurtured across all departments, gives us all the tools required to meet our objectives and goals
• A varied, fast paced, high energy working environment, built on the trust and support of colleagues

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Ensure stock items are protected and stored appropriately, and the warehouse is always kept neat and orderly
• Record all stock movements; track and control samples including high value and bespoke items e.g., silverware and samples

• Goods receipt
• Quality check all inward products within 24 hours of their arrival
• Raising any issues via a Non-Conformity Report

• Packing and despatching of goods
• Making sure that our high packing standards are followed, e.g. high value/fragile items and gift wrapping
• Confident with booking domestic and international shipments
• Local driving of deliveries to both suppliers and clients

• Answering the door and telephone
• Receiving incoming visitors, couriers and suppliers
• General office administration – such as the scanning of documents and artwork
• Managing heavy tooling – incoming and outgoing
• Assisting with quality control of all finished productions to ensure that the highest standards are maintained
• Actively contributing new ideas to the dynamic environment and working closely with staff throughout the company

Skills and Experience:

• Quality control experience is desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use and improve internal systems, procedures and controls
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word and Excel)
• Knowledge and appreciation of luxury products
• Full UK Driving License essential

Personality & Attributes:

• Ambitious, driven and motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Desire to deliver a world class service
• High level of own initiative and commercial awareness
• Hands-on and adaptable
• Team player and excellent communicator

Benefits:

• Company bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Occasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners

Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide evidence of their right to work in the United Kingdom
• Subject to background screening including: references, credit check, criminal check.
• Where relevant (given the nature of the physical and mental requirements of the role), a pre-employment medical assessment.

Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@thomaslyte.com to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the world’s greatest trophy makers and a leading name in luxury at a very significant time of expansion.