Retail Assistant

Sodexo; Bulford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Bulford is seeking a Retail Assistant to join their team. You will be responsible for serving customers, managing stock, and ensuring a clean store environment. No prior retail experience is required as full training will be provided. This role offers various benefits including career development opportunities and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience is preferred, but full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach.
• Manage stock including deliveries and restocking.
• Ensure responsible retailing by verifying ID for restricted items.

Skills

Sales awareness

Customer-first attitude

Digital know-how

Flexible mindset

Job description

Retail Assistant - Sodexo | Ward 11, Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire, SP4 9NA

Join our team at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant and play a key role in keeping our convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking for your first job or bringing retail experience, we'd love to hear from you. This customer-facing role gives you the chance to interact daily with Armed Forces personnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you'll be part of something greater—working with purpose and growing in your own way.

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 be 18 or over to 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 sacrifice options, 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