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Cranleigh Counter/Warehouse Person

Howdens

Designs, manufactures and supplies kitchens and joinery products to trade professionals.

Provide sales and warehouse support, building trade relationships and managing stock.

12 days ago ago

Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Cranleigh, England, United Kingdom

Onsite

Company Size

12,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Joinery

Design

Manufacturing

Supply Chain Management

Distribution

Product Development

Logistics

Retail

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Buildings

Role

Description

housekeeping

stock rotation

compliance checks

equipment checks

account management

customer service

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the warehouse including; stock rotation, cleanliness, tidiness and compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
Carry out security and compliance checks on all incoming stock and outgoing orders while adhering to stock management guidelines to ensure accuracy.
Carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment and report all defects to the Depot Manager.
Managing your accounts and building up your customer base.
Provide a great sales service, making sure the customer always has everything they need.
Deal with customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable way.

Requirements

attention

communication

multitask

sales

planning

targets

Excellent attention to detail
Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
Previous counter sales experience is desirable
Planning and organising skills
Experience in meeting and exceeding sales targets

Benefits

Monthly depot performance bonus
24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
Share awards and prize draws
Team incentives and outings
Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
Staff discount on Howdens products
Competitive salary

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must have a valid right to work in the uk.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£2.3 Billion

Annual Revenue

The company achieves consistent financial success with its revenue reaching over £2.3 billion annually.

£328 Million

Pre-Tax Profits

Annual pre-tax profits stand near £328 million, reflecting strong financial health and growth.

900 Depots

Extensive Distribution Network

The company operates over 900 depots across the UK and internationally, providing reliable service to builders and professionals.

1995

Year Founded

Established in 1995 with 14 depots, the company has grown into a major trade-only kitchen and joinery specialist.

Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability.
Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe.
Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers.
Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024.
Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire.
Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances.
Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

Culture + Values

We do what we say, and we rely on each other to do exactly that, every single day.
Everyone at Howdens is responsible for maintaining our industry‑leading reputation.
The business should be worthwhile for all concerned – customers … suppliers … staff and their families.
Building trust within the company and with our loyal customers and suppliers.

Environment + Sustainability

42% Scope Emissions

Reduction Target

Target to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, moving toward a 90% reduction by 2050 (base year 2021).

£3.5M Solar Investment

PV Solar Initiative

Investment in solar panels expected to save ~1,000 t CO₂e annually, contributing ~8% of purchased energy savings.

39T Plastic Removed

Plastic Packaging Reduction

Initiative to remove 39 tonnes of plastic packaging in 2024, saving ~110 t CO₂e.

40% HVO Target

Fleet Sustainability

Target to double HVO use to 40% by end-2025, with 15 LNG vehicles and 4 electric trucks in operation.

Net zero target date: by 2050
Zero to landfill achieved across all UK operations in 2023 and maintained in 2024
Sawdust-to-heat biomass boilers convert over 10,000 tonnes sawdust annually, supplying energy equivalent to 10,000 households
Installed waste-heat recovery saving ~600 t CO₂e/year; Power Radar meters identified ~500 t CO₂e/year savings
100% renewable grid electricity at manufacturing sites; 96% renewable energy at depots
Supplier engagement: Scope 3 is 95% of total emissions; engaged 100+ suppliers (covering ~40% of spend), >50% submitting emissions data and aligned to targets
All timber products FSC or PEFC certified; Greenwich matt kitchen frontals are 100% recyclable

Inclusion & Diversity

31 Wellbeing Representatives

Trained in 2023

Represents the number of trained wellbeing representatives supporting mental and women's health initiatives.

Partnered in 2023 with Wellbeing for Women and ANDY’s Man Club for workplace mental-health webinars
Plans in place to expand wellbeing rep network beyond initial 31
No gender‑related statistics publicly disclosed

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