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Retail Assistant

Sodexo Ltd

Colchester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Retail Assistant for their convenience store at Merville Barracks in Colchester. You will serve customers, manage stock, and ensure hygiene standards. Retail experience is a plus, but full training will be provided. This role offers on-the-job training, career development opportunities, and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

On-the-job training
Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
Wellbeing support
Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
  • Retail experience is preferred, but training is provided.
  • Understand products and contribute to store performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer-first attitude
Sales awareness
Digital know-how
Flexible mindset

Job description

25 hours per week

5 over 7 days, including weekends

Shifts: Earlies 06:00-11:00, Mid 11:15-16:15, Late 13:00-18:00, Close 17:15-22:15

£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
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