Warehouse Operative

Company description:

Over the past few years, LKQ Euro Car Parts has developed into something that is much more than the leading distributor of car and LCV parts. While we continue to focus on our customers across our three key markets (trade, retail and collision), stocking over 100,000 different parts and operating from 280 branches across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, our key focus is on our colleagues – we recognize that our people are our greatest asset.

We currently employ over 9,000 colleagues; from logistics and supply chain, to indoor or field based sales, or finance and legal, to marketing, communications and HR - the world really is your oyster when you work for LKQ Euro Car Parts.

As part of LKQ Europe and wider LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and market leader, there are ample opportunities for ambitious individuals to flourish and grow; both personally and professionally.

Developing our people is part of our core values at LKQ Euro Car Parts; you don’t just get a job, you get a career when you work with us. Our teams are committed to championing your success, because when you deliver great, so do we.

Job description:

Job Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager/Warehouse Supervisor, the role will work as part of the LKQ Euro Car Parts team to drive high branch performance and operational standards which link to the organisation’s strategy and plan – ultimately ensuring delivery on the customer promise.

Why work for LKQ

The Warehouse Operative will maintain high standards working as a member of a highly effective and efficient team, looking to maximise profits at every opportunity. Helping to drive the branch to achieve a balanced performance along with delivering exceptional standards it is the responsibility of the General Assistant to deliver great customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributing to the branch warehouse operations and customer service
• 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.
• Providing a safe working environment within the warehouse for all team members and visitors
• Participating in a structured daily briefing to ensure you understand the key objectives and measures
• Achieving operational excellence by adhering to the branch standards
• Ensuring the branch is operationally efficient and correct controls and measures are in place to support stock management
• Focused to deliver a safety-first culture at all times
• Adhering to the returns, credits and warranty processes therefore enhancing customer experience and creating frictionless processes
• Delivering on shelf availability through completion of daily PI, Book In Book Out and annual stock take

Skills and Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a calm and effective manner in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• Emotional intelligence
• Experience and understanding of warehousing and logistics

What we offer

• Enhanced parental benefits
• Pension
• 22 days annual leave
• Hapi-benefits (retail discount)
• Staff discount

LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world-class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we’re so much more than just a parts supplier – we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future. If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now.