Depot Team Lead: Sales & Ops Growth

Howden Joinery Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and depot incentives

Training and development

Excellent pension plan (up to 12%)

Up to 32 days annual leave

Generous staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour working week

No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday

Virtual GP and wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in driving sales, customer service and overall depot performance. You will lead and coach the team, manage relationships with local trade customers and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The role offers training and development opportunities within a busy, results-driven environment, with a focus on progressing to a Depot Manager position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Identifies opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to getting things done.
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with local trade.
• Well organised with effective planning and prioritisation.
• Ambition and drive with a clear progression goal.
• Resilient in a busy, high‑performance environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 driving sales to 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Sales mindset

Proactive problem solving

Communication

Organised planning

Ambition to progress

Resilience in high-pressure env

Job description

Howdens Joinery Limited in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in driving sales, customer service and overall depot performance. You will lead and coach the team, manage relationships with local trade customers and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The role offers training and development opportunities within a busy, results-driven environment, with a focus on progressing to a Depot Manager position.