Assistant Depot Manager — Lead Team, Drive Growth

Howden Joinery Limited; Stirling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & incentives

Training & development

Pension up to 12%

32 days leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

40-hour week

No evenings/weekends

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy depot in the UK. You will lead and develop the team, build relationships with local trade customers, and drive sales and performance across the depot.

This role offers training and development, a strong team culture, and a clear path to Depot Manager progression in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Opportunity to grow sales and improve performance.
• Practical problem solver who takes initiative.
• Confident communicator building relationships with local trade.
• Well organised with planning and prioritisation.
• Ambition to progress within the business.
• Resilient in a busy, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Depot Manager in 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 driving sales to meet targets.
• Promoting the full range of products and services.
• Deputising for the Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales-driven

Customer focus

Communication

Problem solving

Planning & organisation

Job description

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy depot in the UK. You will lead and develop the team, build relationships with local trade customers, and drive sales and performance across the depot.

This role offers training and development, a strong team culture, and a clear path to Depot Manager progression in a fast-paced environment.