Duty Manager

Euro Car Parts Limited; Melksham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Gym Discounts

Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is seeking a Duty Manager to supervise daily warehouse operations and lead a high-performing team. You will ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety while delivering excellent service to customers. A hands-on leader with warehouse experience will thrive in this role.

You will manage a General Assistant team, ensure Health and Safety compliance, and drive performance against KPIs. The position includes regular coaching, recruitment collaboration, and structured daily briefings

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations and manage the General Assistant team to deliver strong customer service
• Ensure all areas of the warehouse comply with Health and Safety legislation
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance to meet business goals and objectives
• Lead, coach and develop teams to build skills for now and the future
• Conduct regular colleague reviews to boost engagement and development
• Assist Operations Manager with succession planning and recruitment
• Deliver structured daily briefings to communicate key objectives and measures
• Publish and manage a 44-hour work week across Monday to Friday 8am–6pm and alternate Saturdays 8am–4pm

Skills

Communication skills

Warehouse leadership

Recruitment knowledge

Stock management

Health and safety

Coaching and development

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 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.