Driver/Distribution Assistant
Location: CHANEL Distribution Centre, 5 Queensway
Reports to: Fashion and W&FJ Distribution Manager
Contract: Permanent
Your role @CHANEL:
The successful candidate will deliver goods efficiently and on time while adhering to all operational and security procedures associated with the transportation and delivery of luxury products across the UK, mainly in London. When not required for driving duties, the candidate will join the rest of the Fashion Distribution Team, assisting with the efficient processing of Fashion Boutique stock, working effectively and ensuring that work targets are completed accurately, on time, and with care.
What impact you can create at Chanel:
* Accurately and thoroughly check and maintain relevant paperwork/records
* Regularly carry out deliveries and collections, physically unloading and loading the vehicles as necessary, and manually handling cartons and goods
* Adhere to the training provided for operational, security, and health and safety procedures
* Liaise and communicate with receiving teams, third parties, colleagues, and security teams
* Carry out distribution assistant tasks as required as part of a team, with accuracy, care, and efficiency
* Report problems, queries, and mechanical or security issues to relevant departments or managers
* Maintain cleaning and maintenance of the Company vehicles, ensuring a smart presentation
What you will bring to the role:
* Ability to work efficiently and adhere to deadlines
* Hold a clean manual driving license
* Demonstration of good and effective communication skills
* Flexible approach to working hours, which is based on a 40-hour week and the need to work during the week and at weekends when required
* Courteous, professional, and appropriate liaison at all levels while remaining self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic
* Experience in a similar field
You are energised by:
* Working in a highly collaborative environment
* Being a part of a passionate team with common goals; curiosity, accuracy, and integrity
* Being inquisitive and open to learning, identifying solutions, and new ways of working
* Delivering through others, inspiring and empowering change across the business
* Contributing to the ongoing and company-wide version of sustainability. Sustainability is one of CHANEL's key performance drivers, embedded into our ways of working. We require continued collective action from all employees to deliver on CHANEL's House Sustainability Ambitions across our four key areas:
o Restoring Nature and Climate
o Investing in Circularity
o Advancing dignity and prosperity
o Promoting the autonomy of women
What you will gain from this experience:
* An opportunity to work with the most well-known luxury global brand, where high-level service and sustainability are identified as key performance drivers.
* The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL's House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and the planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey.
Benefits at CHANEL:
* Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and the ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours, and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
* Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance, and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out, and hundreds more
* Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
* Platforms: Multiple platforms to support across Wellbeing
* Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts, and Employee Only Sales
* Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers, and Additional Holidays across milestones
*Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time.
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL. #J-18808-Ljbffr