Retail Assistant

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Retail Assistant at Sodexo, based at Larkhill Garrison. This role offers the opportunity to engage with customers and contribute to a supportive team environment. With training and development options available, it's a chance to grow within a respected organization while delivering excellent service.

Benefits

On-the-job training with experienced professionals

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Friendly and supportive work environment

Wellbeing Support including online resources and virtual GP

Financial Benefits such as salary support and retirement plan

Work Perks including Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience preferred but not necessary; training is provided.
• Ability to adapt to customer needs and spot sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly and professional approach.
• Operate tills and manage stock effectively.
• Support store promotions and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Sales awareness

Product knowledge

Digital know-how

Customer-first attitude

Flexible mindset

Job description

• Monday - Thursday 16:30 - 21:30 / Friday 16:00 - 21:00

RetailAssistant – Sodexo Alanbrooke Retail , Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT

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.

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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.