Designate Depot Manager

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West London

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October 30, 2025

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<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Designate Depot Manager</h1><div></div><div><p>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 London. In this key role, you will provide support across a number of depots within the region while undergoing a structured training programme.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Depot Manager:</strong> </p><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><p><strong>What you get from us as a Depot Manager: </strong></p><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><p> </p><p><strong>About Howdens:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>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 Best Big Companies to Work For</strong>.</p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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" target="blank" title="mailto:recruitment@howdens.com" class="fui-Link _1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" rel="noopener noreferrer">recruitment@howdens.com</a> with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.</p><p><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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