Duty Manager

Euro Car Parts Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth Opportunities

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is seeking a Duty Manager to oversee daily operations in Guildford. The role involves leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering excellent service.

Ideal candidates will have a hands-on approach with warehouse or retail experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse operations with a customer-first attitude.
• Knowledge of stock management and Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and manage General Assistant team.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Develop and coach teams to enhance skills and capabilities.
• Work with Operations Manager on succession planning.
• Conduct daily briefings to align team with objectives.

Skills

Great communication skills

Warehouse operations leadership

Knowledge of Recruitment processes

Health and Safety awareness

Ability to develop colleagues

Job description

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.