Branch Manager

Euro Car Parts Ltd.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth

Life Assurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work

Retail & Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a dedicated team and drive performance across sales, operations, and customer service. You will own branch KPIs and develop people through HR activities, recruitment, and succession planning.

The role emphasizes health and safety, a customer-first mindset, and collaboration with field teams to maximise opportunities. Expect a demanding but rewarding leadership position within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience leading teams to meet targets.
• Strong communication skills to build customer relationships.
• High levels of focus, energy and drive in a fast-paced environment.
• Good business acumen with a track record in retail or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a large branch team with line management responsibility.
• Own all branch sales, operations, resources and customer service to hit daily KPIs.
• Involve in HR activities including performance management and recruitment.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and drive a safety-first culture.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with company values and customer focus.
• Collaborate with field teams to maximise customer opportunities; typical week includes 46 hours and Saturday rotation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Focus and drive

Business acumen

Job description

Job Overview

Take the lead at LKQ UK & Ireland as a Branch Manager, where you'll be responsible for driving performance, leading a dedicated team, and delivering outstanding service to our customers. You'll oversee all aspects of branch operations, from sales and logistics to team development and customer satisfaction. If you're a results-focused leader with a passion for excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.

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

• Leading and motivating a large team to put their best foot forward this includes line management responsibility for the branch team
• Full responsibility for all sales, operations, resource and customer service within the branch in order to ensure that we hit our daily sales targets and operational KPIs
• Have an enthusiastic willingness to have a daily involvement in HR, performance management, succession planning and recruitment our people are our most valuable asset
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and branch standards we need you to lead from the front and drive our safety first culture
• Actively demonstrate behaviour in line with our Company core values
• Promote a customer focused mindset within the branch
• Work collaboratively with our field based teams to ensure that we are maximising on customer opportunity
• Average of 46 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8am 6pm and alternate Saturdays from 8am 4pm

Skills And Experience

• Leadership experience
• Great communication skills demonstrate the ability to develop customer relationships and drive customer connectivity
• High levels of focus, energy and drive
• Good business acumen

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.