At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and support a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join LKQ UK & Ireland, a people-first company that values its employees.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, enhanced leave, gym discounts, and comprehensive healthcare perks.
- Other info: Flexible working options and genuine opportunities for progression await you.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in warehouse or retail management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Step into a leadership role with LKQ UK & Ireland as a Duty Manager, where you'll oversee daily operations and support a high-performing team. You’ll ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety while helping to deliver excellent service to our customers. If you're a natural leader with a hands-on approach and warehouse or retail experience, this is your chance to take the next step.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
- Enhanced Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) – Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.
- Exciting Career Growth – Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.
- Life Assurance for Peace of Mind – Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.
- Exclusive Gym Discounts – Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.
- Comprehensive Healthcare Perks – Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.
- Retail & Staff Discounts – Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Warehouse operations, resource and customer service within the branch, including line management responsibility for the General Assistant team.
- Ensuring all areas of the warehouse always conform to Health and Safety legislation.
- Working to deliver a balanced performance across key business metrics and KPI measures in line with business goals and objectives.
- Ensuring the branch is fully compliant in line with the branch standards to maintain a balanced performance.
- Leading, coaching and developing teams to create the skills and capabilities needed both now and, in the future.
- Holding regular colleague reviews to strengthen colleague engagement and support development.
- Working with the Operations Manager to create a robust succession plan throughout the branch.
- Ensuring branch recruitment is right the first time, attracting future talent to the organisation.
- Delivering a structured daily briefing to ensure all colleagues understand key objectives and measures.
- Average of 44 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am 6pm and alternate Saturdays between the hours of 8am 4pm.
Skills and Experience:
- Great communication skills demonstrate the ability to develop customer and colleague relationships.
- Leading a warehouse operations team with a customer first attitude.
- Knowledge of Recruitment processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of P L’s, and the booking of in and out stock.
- Strong ability to highlight and resolve Health and Safety concerns.
- Ability to review, challenge and develop colleagues in order to achieve their best and help them develop.
Why Work for LKQ:
- People First: We value our employees just as much as our customers.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for progression in a thriving industry.
- Passion for Excellence: Join a team dedicated to being the best at what we do.
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At LKQ UK & Ireland, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that prioritises our people. As a Duty Manager, you'll benefit from competitive salaries, enhanced annual leave, and exciting career growth opportunities across the UK and Europe. Our supportive work culture fosters personal development, while comprehensive healthcare perks and exclusive discounts ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
