Retail Assistant

Sodexo Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Retail Assistant and play a vital role in our convenience store. This customer-facing position offers the chance to interact with Armed Forces personnel while providing excellent service and support. We welcome applicants with or without retail experience, as full training will be provided. Enjoy a friendly work environment, career development opportunities, and various financial benefits.

Benefits

On-the-job training with experienced professionals

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Friendly and supportive work environment

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience preferred but not required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach.
• Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently.
• Manage stock, including receiving deliveries and restocking.

Skills

Sales awareness

Product knowledge

Digital know-how

Customer-first attitude

Flexible mindset

Job description

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

• 35 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days per week
• Varied shifts starting from 06:30 to 22:00, weekends from 09:30 to 21:15

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 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.