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Duty Manager
Duty Manager – Warehouse Operations & Leadership
LKQ UK & Ireland
About the Role
Step into a leadership role with LKQ UK & Ireland as a Duty Manager, where you’ll oversee daily warehouse operations while supporting a high-performing team. Your focus will be on maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and safety, ensuring customer service excellence. If you’re a natural leader with hands-on experience, this is your opportunity to take the next step in your career.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary — Regular reviews to ensure market-leading earnings
- Enhanced Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) — Enjoy an exceptional work-life balance
- Exciting Career Growth — Access to development and cross-UK & Europe opportunities
- Life Assurance — Financial security for you and your loved ones
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme — Confidential support anytime, anywhere
- Exclusive Gym Discounts — Save on premium health club memberships
- Comprehensive Healthcare Perks — Access to an online GP, hospital plans, and wellness benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme — Tax-free bike purchases to help you stay active
- Retail & Staff Discounts — Exclusive savings on leading brands and products
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee warehouse operations, resource allocation, and customer service within the branch, including line management of the General Assistant team
- Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation across all warehouse areas
- Drive performance excellence through key business metrics and KPIs, aligned with strategic goals
- Maintain branch compliance with standards to achieve a balanced, high-performing operation
- Lead, coach, and develop teams, fostering skills and future-ready capabilities
- Conduct regular colleague reviews to strengthen workplace engagement and development
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to create a strong succession plan
- Ensure effective recruitment processes, attracting top talent for long-term growth
- Deliver structured daily briefings to align teams on objectives and performance measures
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Working Hours
- Average of 44 hours per week
- Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Alternate Saturdays (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication skills to build strong customer and colleague relationships
- Leadership experience managing warehouse operations with a customer-first mindset
- Practical knowledge of recruitment processes
- Understanding of PL (Pick Lists) and stock booking systems
- Strong Health & Safety awareness, with the ability to identify and resolve risks
- Development focus — Ability to review, challenge, and mentor colleagues for continuous improvement
Why Work for LKQ?
- People First — Your success is our priority alongside our customers
- Work-Life Balance — Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
- Career Growth — Realistic progression in a dynamic industry
- Passion for Excellence — A team driven by unyielding quality standards
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