Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and adaptable Relief Manager to support our Regional Operations Manager and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple sites. This role involves covering stores during periods of sickness, holidays, or absence, alongside providing general administrative and operational support.

The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and confident stepping into different environments at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct support to the Regional Operations Manager across multiple locations
Cover store management duties during staff absences (sickness, holidays, training, or vacancies)
Ensure continuity of operations and maintain company standards while covering sites
Handle general administrative tasks including reporting, scheduling, and documentation
Support staff on-site, offering guidance and resolving operational issues as they arise
Liaise with head office and regional teams to ensure clear communication
Assist with compliance, health & safety, and company procedures
Identify operational issues and escalate appropriately

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or multi-site operations (management preferred)
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments
Confident decision-maker with a calm, professional approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable handling administrative duties and basic reporting
Flexible and reliable, with willingness to travel between sites as required

Personal Attributes

Highly dependable and trustworthy
Proactive and solution-focused
Approachable leadership style
Resilient and able to manage changing priorities.
About The Paint Shed

We’re proud of our heritage. A family-run business, The Paint Shed has been selling paint for over 60 years. We’ve grown a great deal to become one of the UK’s fastest growing trade paint retailers since opening our first sales in Edinburgh.

Job Types: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Financial planning services
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

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