Assistant Depot Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join the UK's Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join Howdens as an Assistant Depot Manager and play a key role in driving the success of your depot. We're hiring 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'll support your Depot Manager to grow the business, build strong local trade relationships and achieve sales and growth targets.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a varied role where you'll get involved across the depot, from leading and supporting your team to driving sales, customer service and overall performance. If you're ambitious and looking to progress,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">this is a great opportunity to build the skills and experience needed to step into a Depot Manager role, supported by ongoing training and development.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">What we can offer you</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training and ongoing development</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Holiday entitlement rises with service</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Generous staff discount on Howdens products</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Buy-as-you-earn share scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">40 hour working week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we're looking for:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Someone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Resilient and comfortable working in a busy, high-performance environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What you'll be doing:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting your Depot Manager in the day to day running of the depot</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building and maintaining strong relationships with local trade customers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overseeing sales, customer service, warehouse and stock</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targets</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Promoting the full range of products and services</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Deputising for your Depot Manager when needed</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What it's like to work here:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">It's a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We all play a part in the depot's success and share in the team bonus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">How to apply:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Assistant Depot Manager, then we are keen to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Howdens:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

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