Retail Assistant

Compass Group UK; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant in Blandford Forum. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, handling cash, and ensuring a positive brand image. This position offers opportunities for progression and is ideal for someone with great communication skills and a passion for service.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service and greeting customers with a smile.
• Strong team player with great communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle cash.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and ensure a seamless personalized experience.
• Represent the brand positively while maintaining service quality.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Retail Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Defence on a part-time basis, contracted to 10 hours per week. You’ll join a team that takes pride in what they do, their food, and in our people.

As a Retail Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Your shift pattern will typically be 5 out of 7 days.

Key responsibilities

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Retail Assistant will

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in the role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate great timekeeping and reliability

About Compass Group UK&I ESS

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service at all levels to join our teams.

Job reference

Job Reference: com/0109/95966001/52399326/BU #Defence

Equal opportunities

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!