This role is field-based, covering a cluster of depots within the Newcastle area.
This is a brand new role that gives the successful candidate the opportunity to learn the business before stepping into the role of a Depot Manager should one become available.
As a Manager Designate, you will support a Depot Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the depot, reviewing the P&L, recruiting, leading by example and motivating the team in order to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong relationships with the local trade.
The pace is fast, and the environment is competitive and demanding but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that makes us different from the rest.
This is a fantastic environment for you to soak up everything there is to know about becoming a Depot Manager in the future, and with extensive online and face‑to‑face training, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Manager Designate and one day manage your own depot.
Skills and attributes required
- Management experience
- Inspirational leader
- Sales focused
- Problem‑solving skills
- Target‑driven
- Effective communicator
- Ambition and drive
- Customer service
- Thrive in fast‑paced environments
What you get from us
- Competitive base salary
- Team incentives and outings
- Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
- Staff discount on Howdens products
- Buy as you earn share scheme
Candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time.
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Howdens”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__436859183__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=898” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Doncaster” } } }This role is field-based, covering a cluster of depots within the Newcastle area.
This is a brand new role that gives the successful candidate the opportunity to learn the business before stepping into the role of a Depot Manager should one become available.
As a Manager Designate, you will support a Depot Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the depot, reviewing the P&L, recruiting, leading by example and motivating the team in order to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong relationships with the local trade.
The pace is fast, and the environment is competitive and demanding but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that makes us different from the rest.
This is a fantastic environment for you to soak up everything there is to know about becoming a Depot Manager in the future, and with extensive online and face‑to‑face training, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Manager Designate and one day manage your own depot.
Skills and attributes required
- Management experience
- Inspirational leader
- Sales focused
- Problem‑solving skills
- Target‑driven
- Effective communicator
- Ambition and drive
- Customer service
- Thrive in fast‑paced environments
What you get from us
- Competitive base salary
- Team incentives and outings
- Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
- Staff discount on Howdens products
- Buy as you earn share scheme
Candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time.
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