We’re looking for a Field‑Based Kitchen Designer to support a group of trade depots across the Yorkshire area. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll use your design skills to support our depot teams, work with our trade customers and their clients.
You won’t be based in just one depot, instead, you’ll be the design specialist across multiple locations. You’ll help depots make the most of every design opportunity, improve the customer experience and ensure we continue to deliver the high standards Howdens is known for.
What we are looking for:
- Strong design interest with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to build trusted relationships with trade customers, designers and depot teams
- Confident communicator who can adapt to different environments and people
- Organised, proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload across multiple depots
- Full UK Driving licence with access to your own vehicle
- CAD experience is preferred but not essential full training is provided
What you will be doing:
- Supporting a group of depots by providing high‑quality kitchen designs
- Delivering exceptional customer service from concept to completion
- Working closely with trade customers and their clients to understand project needs
- Conducting home visits to measure, assess and bring design ideas to life
- Offering expert product knowledge and design advice throughout the project
- Helping depots maximise design opportunities and maintain consistent service levels
- Working flexibly across multiple locations based on business need
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 [email protected] 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.
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