Part Time Retail Assistant

Sodexo; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discounts for you and family

Cycle to work scheme

Protective uniform

Job summary

Retail Assistant – Sodexo at The Gunner Cafe, Larkhill is recruiting to keep the convenience store running smoothly. You’ll interact daily with Armed Forces personnel, handle transactions, manage stock, and support promotions. Training is provided if you’re new to retail.

Take pride in a customer-first role with flexible hours, on-the-job training, and strong team support. Sodexo offers development opportunities, wellbeing resources, discounts, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience is helpful; full training provided for newcomers.
• Good customer focus and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach.
• Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently.
• Manage stock, including deliveries, restocking and rotation.
• Support promotions and loyalty programs.
• Maintain store cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Verify ID for restricted items when selling.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock management

Promotions & loyalty

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

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• Monday - Thursday (Possibility of Occasional Weekends - to be discussed at interview)Monday - Thursday 17:30 - 21:30
• £12.71 per hour
• Free Car parking

Job Description:

Retail Assistant – Sodexo | The Gunner Cafe, Purvis Lines, Larkhill SP4 8QU

Join ourteam at Sodexo as aRetail Assistantand play a key role in keepingour convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking foryourfirst jobor bringingretail experience, we’d love to hearfrom you.

Thiscustomer-facingrolegives you the chance to interact daily withArmed Forcespersonnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you’ll be part ofsomething greater—working withpurposeandgrowing in your ownway.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach
• Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently
• Manage stock, including receiving deliveries, restocking, and rotation
• Support promotions and loyalty programs
• Maintain store cleanliness and uphold hygiene standards
• Ensure responsible retailing by verifying ID for restricted items

What You Bring:

• Must be18 or overto sell restricted items
• Retail experience? Great! No experience? We’ll provide full training.
• Sales awareness – contribute to store performance and cost control
• Product knowledge – understand what we sell and how it benefits customers
• Digital know-how – use store systems and applications confidently
• Customer-first attitude – spot selling opportunities and adapt to their needs
• A flexible mindset – thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications