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As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day running of the depot, and you will always identify and suggest new opportunities to grow sales. The support you offer your Depot Manager can range from reviewing the P&L to recruiting, leading by example, and motivating the team in order to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong working 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 if you pair that with our extensive online and face-to-face training that we offer, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Asisstant Depot Manager and one day manage your own depot. Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Assistant Depot Manager: 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 as an Assistant Depot Manager: Competitive base salary Monthly depot bonus OTE Team incentives and outings Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you pay more 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years Staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that 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. We appreciate your understanding. #LI-LO1
Administrator/Planner Northampton - Office based Permanent, Full Time Competitive salary Benefits We are a leading national installer of insulation, heating solutions and renewable technologies. Over the past four decades, we estimate to have installed approaching 3 million energy-saving measures in UK homes, proudly reducing householder's carbon emissions and energy bills, as well as playing our part in helping to tackle fuel poverty in local communities. We have an enviable reputation for setting the standards in delivering excellent customer service and quality for our clients for 40 years, including private homeowners, social housing providers, local authorities, house builders, commercial organisations, principal contractors, and energy suppliers. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-time Administrator/Planner. You will be responsible for undertaking a large range of tasks and processes in a timely and accurate manner, to assist with the smooth running of the depot and to help maintain accurate business and consistent processes throughout the depot. Duties and responsibilities will include but are not restricted to: To plan in operatives daily work schedule, contacting customers to arrange appointments and organise paperwork. Update technicians work sheets and liaising with technicians regarding schedule works and update relevant spreadsheets. Answering calls, emails and handling incoming and outgoing post daily. Ordering internal supplies. Management of employee records including processing timesheets in excel, maintaining holiday records, etc. Ensure that office equipment is maintained, relevant records are up to date and that all administration processes work effectively. Effective diary management including meetings, site visits. Preparing and editing correspondence, reports and other documentation. Maintain up to date files of all correspondence and other documents, including archiving and retrieving documents as necessary. Filing documentation. To prepare letters and enclosures and photocopying. About You We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, initiative and attention to detail. Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Good academic background including minimum GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative role Have excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Self-discipline and initiative, with strong organisational and time management skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Sound problem-solving and enquiry handling skills Employment Details Competitive salary Full-time, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme Life Insurance 30 days Holiday Entitlement; including Bank Holidays (rising with length of service to a maximum of 33 days) Health Care package We are an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to those who do not meet the required criteria for this role and only candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be contacted. Personal information which you supply to us during the recruitment process will be used for assessing candidate suitability for vacancies. Such data includes candidate qualifications, skills, experience, and employment history, current and / or expected remuneration and benefits. Information about any disclosed disability will be used to assess whether we need to make reasonable adjustments during interview, selection or employment. Such information will be shared internally, including with members of the HR team and managers in the business area being recruited to. We will only keep such data for as long as it necessary for the recruitment process. Should we wish to keep data for longer, e.g. for talent pooling, we will seek the candidate consent to do so. Employment decisions are not based solely on automated decision-making.