Depot Manager | Drive Growth, Lead & Develop Team

Howden Joinery Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Company car or car allowance

Management training and development

Pension plan with up to 12% company

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings, Sundays or Bank Holidays

Virtual GP access and wellbeing

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is looking for a capable depot leader to drive performance across a network of depots. The role requires a hands-on manager who can coach and develop a team while delivering sales growth, strong customer service, and profitable operations.

You will be responsible for leading local trade relationships, setting performance targets, and ensuring the highest standards of service in a fast-paced environment. A competitive package and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in fast-paced, customer-focused settings.
• Confident, hands-on leader who can coach and develop staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with sales targets and KPIs.
• Skilled at building relationships and growing sales opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage people, performance and results.
• Practical problem solver with proactive, can-do approach.
• Excellent communication with a customer-first mindset.
• Drive, ambition and resilience in a performance-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of depot performance, including profit and loss.
• Driving sales growth and margin through strong local trade relationships.
• Recruiting, leading, developing and motivating your team.
• Promoting and ensuring effective account management.
• Setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable to targets.
• Ensuring high standards of customer service and depot operations.

Skills

Management experience

Hands-on leadership

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

People management

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Drive and resilience

Job description

Howdens Joinery is looking for a capable depot leader to drive performance across a network of depots. The role requires a hands-on manager who can coach and develop a team while delivering sales growth, strong customer service, and profitable operations.

You will be responsible for leading local trade relationships, setting performance targets, and ensuring the highest standards of service in a fast-paced environment. A competitive package and opportunities for development are offered.