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Howdens Recruitment Event Howdens Recruitment Event – Thursday 23rd July 2026 – Netherfield We’re Growing Fast - And We Want To Meet You! East Recruitment Event – Thursday 23rd July 2026! Address details – Howdens Netherfield Depot - Unit 16, Teal Park, Cyan Close, Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, NG14 5JX Come along, bring your energy, and see where a career with us could take you. Join us on 23rd July 2026 for a recruitment event where you can: • Meet our brilliant Depot Team including the Area Manager • Discover the exciting roles we’re recruiting for • Get a real feel for our culture, energy, and future What can I expect on the day? You can come by anytime between 5:00pm – 8pm. Family and friends are welcome to join. • Learn all about our depot roles and what type of role may suit you. • Hear first-hand what it's like to work at Howdens. • We will supply the hot drinks and refreshments. Why work with us? Howdens is the UK’s No. 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier. Founded in 1995, we have grown from just 14 depots to over 900 across the UK and Europe thanks to the success of our trade-only model. Our goal is always to make life at Howdens as rewarding as possible. From employee benefits to development programmes and workplaces that celebrate diversity, there are many reasons why we've been voted one of the UK's best big companies to work for. What can we offer you? Howdens has 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. We also offer: • Competitive base salary • Share of the depot profits paid as a monthly bonus. • Up to 12% pension contribution paid by Howdens. • 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years. • Genuine Progression Opportunities • Staff discount on Howdens products • Non-retail hours (no bank holiday or evening work.) Our culture and values Howdens was founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned – customers, prospective customers, homeowners, tenants, local communities, our suppliers, our investors, our staff and their families. This founding principle has shaped our business model and our strategic decisions for more than 25 years, and it continues to be at the heart of what we do. What are we looking for? We’re looking for passionate, customer focused, target driven individuals who enjoy achieving success through building strong business relationships whilst being part of a committed and proud Depot team, who work together to ensure their Depot achieves its targets & potential. You may be looking for a new challenge, a different career or simply looking for a role that provides you with genuine job satisfaction. Whatever your reasons if you have the passion and the necessary skills, we can provide the right training along with the benefits of working for a truly unique and exciting and market leading business. Above all, the people who join our Depots understand the importance of keeping their promises and never letting our customers down. We make sure our teams are knowledgeable, resilient, confident and determined to find success with every customer interaction. To register your interest, please click apply on this advert and submit your details About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. 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. 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.