Retail Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for a Retail Assistant in Colchester to enhance customer experience in their convenience store. This role focuses on serving armed forces personnel and managing daily operations, from transactions to stock management. Ideal candidates will have a customer-first attitude and can thrive in dynamic environments. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for first-time job seekers or those with retail experience.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• No experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to adapt to customer needs and spot selling opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach.
• Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently.
• Manage stock, including deliveries and restocking.
• Support promotions and ensure store cleanliness.
• Verify ID for restricted items to ensure responsible retailing.

Skills

Customer-first attitude

Digital know-how

Sales awareness

Product knowledge

Flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Job description

• 25 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 per week
• Varied shifts starting from 06:30 through to 22:00, weekends from 09:30 - 21:15
• £12.21 per hour
• Free Car parking

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Job Description:

Retail Assistant – Sodexo

Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UT

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.

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