Regional Solid Surface Lead – North England & Midlands

Howdens Joinery Co.; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is looking for a Regional Solid Surface Manager to oversee operations in North England and the Midlands. This role involves managing field-based fitting teams, ensuring installations are conducted to high standards, and driving growth in solid surface sales. The ideal candidate has previous management experience in installation teams, a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and benefits including a company car and pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual company bonus

Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)

Company car, laptop, and mobile

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff discount on company products

Exceptional reward and recognition events

Qualifications

• Proven line management experience ideally within field-based or installation teams.
• Background in the trade merchant or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation related to installation and field operations.
• Excellent influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused able to see challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the growth and profitability of solid surface installations across your region.
• Manage fitting teams ensuring a professional, consistent, and safe installation service.
• Implement effective reporting systems to monitor compliance, cost control, and performance metrics.
• Support Area and Depot Managers in promoting the fitting service and building confidence across the sales network.
• Take responsibility for all health and safety aspects of the regional solid surface fitting operation.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Service

Regional Sales

Project Management

Financial Performance

Job description

A leading kitchen supplier is looking for a Regional Solid Surface Manager to oversee operations in North England and the Midlands. This role involves managing field-based fitting teams, ensuring installations are conducted to high standards, and driving growth in solid surface sales. The ideal candidate has previous management experience in installation teams, a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and benefits including a company car and pension plan.