Branch Manager

LKQ Europe; Skibbereen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave (Including Bank

Exciting Career Growth

Life Assurance for Peace of Mind

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Gym Discounts

Comprehensive Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Staff Discounts

Job summary

LKQ UK & Ireland is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high-performing team, grow sales and ensure smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced automotive parts environment.

You will drive customer satisfaction, manage HR activities, uphold health and safety standards, and partner with field teams to maximise opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and clear career progression across UK & Europe.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a focus on relationship building.
• High levels of energy, focus and drive to achieve targets.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing, leading and motivating a large team including branch line management.
• Full responsibility for sales, operations, resources and customer service to meet daily targets and KPIs.
• Active involvement in HR, performance management, succession planning and recruitment.
• Lead Health and Safety compliance and drive a safety-first culture.
• Model company values and promote a customer-focused mindset.
• Collaborate with field-based teams to maximise customer opportunities.
• Average of 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8am–6pm and alternating Saturdays 9am–1pm.

Job description

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.
• 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

• 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

• 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.