Assistant Depot Manager

Jointhe UK''sNumber One Trade Kitchen Supplier

Join Howdens asanAssistant Depot Managerandplay a key role in driving the success of your depot.We''rehiring someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on environment and is motivated by driving sales and working closely with their team to deliver results.You''llsupportyourDepot Manager to grow the business, build strong local traderelationshipsand achieve salesand growthtargets.

This is a varied role whereyou''llget involved across the depot, from leading and supporting your team to driving sales, customerserviceand overall performance. Ifyou''reambitious and looking to progress, this isa great opportunityto build the skills and experience needed to step into a Depot Manager role, supported byongoingtraining and development.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, brilliantbonusesand outstanding depot incentives
  
• Training and ongoing development
  
• Excellentpension planwithup to 12% company contribution
  
• Up to 32days annual leave,including bank holidays.
  
• Holiday entitlement riseswith service
  
• Generous staff discount on Howdens products
  
• Buy-as-you-earnshare scheme
  
• 40 hour working week
  
• No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
  
• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
  
• A strong teamculture that genuinely sets us apart
  

Whatwe''relooking for:

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment
  
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset
  
• Someone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performance
  
• A practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen
  
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade
  
• Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively
  
• Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress
  
• Resilient and comfortable working in a busy,high-performanceenvironment
  

Whatyou''llbe doing:

• SupportingyourDepot Manager in the day to day running of the depot
  
• Building andmaintainingstrong relationships with local trade customers
  
• Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance
  
• Overseeing sales, customer service,warehouseandstock
  
• Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targets
  
• Promoting the full range of products and services
  
• Deputising foryourDepot Managerwhen needed
  
• Maintaininghigh standardsof health and safety across the depot
  

What it''s like to work here:

• We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers
  
• Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team
  
• It''s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done
  
• We all play a part in the depot''s success and share in the team bonus
  
• We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day
  

How to apply:
If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career asan AssistantDepot Manager, then we are keen to hear from you.

About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We''re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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