Retail Assistant

Sodexo Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Retail Assistant and help keep our convenience store running smoothly! This customer-facing role allows you to make a difference in the lives of Armed Forces personnel while gaining valuable retail experience. Full training is provided, and you'll enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous career development opportunities.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Work Perks

Qualifications

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

Customer-first attitude

Digital know-how

Flexible mindset

Job description

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

Job Introduction

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift pattern/hours - Any 5 out of 7 days
• Early shift - 06:30-14:30
• Late shift - 14:30-22:30
• £12.21 per hour
• 10% discount on products for Sodexo employees, good commuter links to Andover

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Job Description

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