Branch Manager

Euro Car Parts Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Career Growth

Life Assurance

EAP (24/7)

Company Healthcare Plan

Cycle to Work

Retail & Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a busy automotive parts branch. You will drive sales, oversee day-to-day operations, and manage a passionate team in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with field teams to maximise opportunities. The role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to company values.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience is required.
• Strong communication to build customer relationships and drive connectivity.
• High levels of focus, energy and drive are essential.
• Solid business acumen to manage branch performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the branch team to achieve targets.
• Oversee sales, operations, resources and customer service to hit daily KPIs.
• Involve in HR, performance management and recruitment as needed.
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Demonstrate alignment with company values in daily actions.
• Foster a customer-focused mindset across the branch.
• Collaborate with field teams to maximise customer opportunities.
• Typically an average of 40 hours per week, Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, some Saturdays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Energy & Drive

Business Acumen

Job description

Job Overview

Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Branch Manager and take the lead in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction at one of our dynamic locations. You'll be responsible for leading a passionate team, growing sales, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced automotive parts environment. This is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, teamwork, and leadership.

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.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan – 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

• Managing, 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 KPI’s
• 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 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8am 6pm and alternate Saturdays from 9am- 1pm

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.