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K8 Systems Developer
Howdens
Development and support of K8 systems and integrations for EPOS application within Trade business.
21d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Howden, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
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
What you would be doing
k8 integration
system support
api development
print manager
dx transformation
stakeholder collaboration
- Supporting end-users by troubleshooting system and integration issues, maintaining optimal performance. Helping to resolve Service incidents as they arise.
- Ensuring K8 Production applications are at best health and performance for trading.
- Maintaining K8 integration with Azure using XI module, building custom APIs for external application.
- Developing and implementing K8 Reports following best practices for user experience and performance.
- Collaboration and working with various technical and non-technical teams both onshore and offshore
- Answering business queries about existing and new K8 capabilities.
- Replicating system bugs and working closely with software supplier on fixes.
- Developing and implementing K8 Format Stationaries using Print Manager.
- Working closely with stakeholders to understand the business requirements first-hand.
- Developing and implementing DX transfers and DX transforms to support K8 and SAP end to end integration.
What you bring
sales order processing
technical projects
eagerness to learn
process breakdown
commercial k8
dx transfers
- Good understanding of Sales Order Processing module and sales processes.
- Experienced in working on technical projects from inception through to delivery.
- Eagerness to learn and expand skillset
- Can break down explanations of complex processes, rules or situations into manageable pieces of information
- Commercial K8 experience including:
- DX transfers and DX transforms
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Time Management and the ability to react quickly to changing priorities
- Works well in a team dynamic, ranging from paired programming to group development
- Update Toolbox – proven experience in installing patches and completing after actions
- Enjoys a mathematical and analytical approach to problem solving
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Discount
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Competitive salary and annual company bonus
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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.
- 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.
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
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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