Company Overview
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a Fortune 500 company, is North America’s largest provider of alternative collision auto parts, and a leading provider of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts including engines and transmissions, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ is also a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in North America. LKQ is the largest distributor of mechanical and collision alternative parts in the United Kingdom, and the largest distributor of mechanical parts in the Netherlands. LKQ also has operations in Taiwan, Belgium and France. LKQ operates more than 570 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. In 2013, LKQ surpassed $5 billion in revenue. Since its formation in 1998, LKQ has grown through internal development and over 170 acquisitions. Today, LKQ is the only supplier of alternative parts for the automotive collision and mechanical repair industry with a network and presence serving most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. LKQ is also a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket products in the U.K. and the Netherlands.
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.
What We Offer
- Pension
- 22 days annual leave
- Hapi benefits retail discount
- Staff discount
- Genuine career progression
- Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support
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