Assistant Depot Manager

Join the UK’s Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier 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. 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, 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.  What we can offer you:  Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives  Training and ongoing development  Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution  Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.    Holiday entitlement rises with service  Generous staff discount on Howdens products  Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme  40 hour working week    No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working  Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family  A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart   What we’re looking for:  Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment  Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset  Someone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performance  A practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen  Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade  Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively  Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress  Resilient and comfortable working in a busy, high-performance environment   What you’ll be doing: Supporting your Depot Manager in the day to day running of the depot  Building and maintaining strong relationships with local trade customers  Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance  Overseeing sales, customer service, warehouse and stock   Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targets  Promoting the full range of products and services  Deputising for your Depot Manager when needed  Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot  What it’s like to work here: We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team It’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done We all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonus We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day How to apply:  If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an…