Assistant Depot Manager
Full time
Kingston, Surrey, United Kingdom
Competitive
Job Description

<p><b>Join&nbsp;the UK’s&nbsp;Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier</b></p><p></p><p>Join Howdens <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">as&nbsp;an&nbsp;Assistant</span> Depot <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Manager&nbsp;and&nbsp;play</span> a key role in driving the success of your <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">depot.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;hiring</span> someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on environment and is motivated by driving sales and working closely with their team to deliver <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">results.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;support&nbsp;your&nbsp;Depot</span> Manager to grow the business, build strong local <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">trade&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;and</span> achieve sales&nbsp;and growth&nbsp;targets.</p><p></p><p>This is a varied role <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">where&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;get</span> involved across the depot, from leading and supporting your team to driving sales, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">customer&nbsp;service&nbsp;and</span> overall performance. <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;ambitious</span> and looking to progress, this is&nbsp;a great opportunity&nbsp;to build the skills and experience needed to step into a Depot Manager role, supported <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">by&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;training</span> and development.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p><b>What we can offer you:&nbsp;</b></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">brilliant&nbsp;bonuses&nbsp;and</span> outstanding depot incentives&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Training and ongoing development&nbsp;</p></li><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Excellent&nbsp;pension</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">plan&nbsp;with&nbsp;up</span> to 12% company contribution&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Up to 32&nbsp;days annual <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">leave,&nbsp;including</span> bank <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">holidays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>Holiday entitlement rises&nbsp;with service&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Generous staff discount on Howdens products&nbsp;</p></li><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Buy‑as‑you‑earn&nbsp;share</span> scheme&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>40 hour working <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">week&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A strong team&nbsp;culture that genuinely sets us apart&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">What&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;looking</span> for:&nbsp;</b></p><ul><li><p>Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Someone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performance&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Resilient and comfortable working in a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">busy,&nbsp;high-performance&nbsp;environment&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">&nbsp;What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;be</span> doing:</b></p><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Supporting&nbsp;your&nbsp;Depot</span> Manager in the day to day running of the depot&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Building <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;strong</span> relationships with local trade customers&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Overseeing sales, customer <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">service,&nbsp;warehouse&nbsp;and&nbsp;stock&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targets&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Promoting the full range of products and services&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Deputising <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">for&nbsp;your&nbsp;Depot</span> Manager&nbsp;when needed&nbsp;</p></li><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Maintaining&nbsp;high</span> standards&nbsp;of health and safety across the depot&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What it’s like to work here:</b></p><ul><li><p>We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers</p></li><li><p>Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team</p></li><li><p>It’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done</p></li><li><p>We all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonus</p></li><li><p>We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>How to apply:&nbsp;</b><br>If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as&nbsp;an Assistant&nbsp;Depot Manager, then we are keen to hear from you.</p><h2><br>&nbsp;</h2><p style="text-align:left"><b>About Howdens:</b><br>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.<br>There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. &nbsp;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 style="text-align:left"><br>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 <span><span><span><span><span class="WKS0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">recruitment@howdens.com</span></span></span></span></span></span> with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br><i>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.</i></p><h2><br>&nbsp;</h2><p>#LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed</p>

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