Assistant Depot Manager

Assistant Depot Manager – Howdens

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the depot, reviewing the P&L, recruiting, leading by example, and motivating the team to achieve and exceed sales targets while building strong working relationships with the local trade.

The pace is fast and the environment is competitive and demanding, yet it is incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that sets us apart.

This role offers a fantastic learning environment to develop into a full‑time Depot Manager, supported by extensive online and face‑to‑face training.

• Management experience
• Inspirational leader
• Sales focused
• Problem‑solving skills
• Target‑driven
• Effective communicator
• Ambition and drive
• Customer service
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive pension plan – company contributes up to 12%
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, serving more than 460,000 trade professionals. We achieved sales of around £2.3bn last year and continue to pursue ambitious growth.

Our entrepreneurial ethos and rapid, commercial environment provide opportunities for development and progress. We were recently named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

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All suitable candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK. Howdens does not sponsor employment for depot positions at this time.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior;

Employment type:

Full‑time;
Function:
Management and Manufacturing;
Industries:
Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, Design Services.