Designate Depot Manager - Coleraine Area

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Coleraine Area

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November 28, 2025

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<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Designate Depot Manager - Coleraine Area</h1><div></div><div><div class="xelementToProof">Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a motivated and flexible <strong>Designate Depot Manager</strong> to join our operations team in <strong><em><u>Coleraine Area, Northern Ireland</u></em></strong>. In this key role, you will provide support across a number of depots within the region while undergoing a structured training programme.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof">Once training is complete and a suitable opportunity arises, you will transition into the role of <strong>Depot Manager</strong> at a permanent base location. Due to the nature of the designate role, a high level of travel flexibility will be required from candidates during the training period.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof">Howdens is a manager-driven business, which means as a Depot Manager you’ll have a significant level of autonomy in your decision-making and how you drive your depot and team to success, which is what makes us so unique.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof">Your responsibilities will range from managing your own P&L to recruiting, leading, and motivating your team in order to achieve and exceed your sales targets, by building strong working relationships with the local trade. However, you won’t be alone as there is a whole network of teams working behind the scenes who will provide you with immediate guidance, support, and training to help you achieve your goals and ambitions. </div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof">The pace is fast, and the environment is competitive and demanding but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that makes us different from the rest.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof"><strong>Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Depot Manager:</strong> </div><ul><li>Management experience</li><li>Inspirational leader</li><li>Sales focused</li><li>Problem-solving</li><li>Target-driven</li><li>Effective communicator</li><li>Ambition and drive</li><li>Customer service</li><li>Results driven</li><li>Thrive in fast-paced environments                             </li></ul><div class="xelementToProof"><strong>What you get from us as a Depot Manager: </strong></div><ul><li>Competitive base salary</li><li>Monthly depot bonus OTE</li><li>Team incentives and outings</li><li>Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.</li><li>24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years </li><li>Staff discount on Howdens products</li><li>Buy as you earn share scheme</li></ul><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof"><strong>About Howdens:</strong></div><div class="xelementToProof">Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.   Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. </div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof">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 <strong>10 </strong></div><div class="xelementToProof"><strong>Best Big Companies to Work For</strong>.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof"><strong>How to apply:</strong></div><div class="xelementToProof">When you apply, you will need to attach a CV.  If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role.  Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step.  We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account.  Good luck with your application.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof">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 <a href="mailto:recruitment@howdens.com" title="mailto:recruitment@howdens.com" class="xfui-Link x___1q1shib xf2hkw1w xf3rmtva xf1ewtqcl xfyind8e xf1k6fduh xf1w7gpdv xfk6fouc xfjoy568 xfigsok6 xf1s184ao xf1mk8lai xfnbmjn9 xf1o700av xf13mvf36 xf1cmlufx xf9n3di6 xf1ids18y xf1tx3yz7 xf1deo86v xf1eh06m1 xf1iescvh xfhgqx19 xf1olyrje xf1p93eir xf1nev41a xf1h8hb77 xf1lqvz6u xf10aw75t xfsle3fq xf17ae5zn xOWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="1">recruitment@howdens.com</a> with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.</div><div class="xelementToProof"> </div><div class="xelementToProof"><em>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. 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