Retail Assistant

Sodexo Group; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Retail Assistant to manage customer interactions and store operations. Responsibilities include serving customers, operating tills, and managing stock. Ideal candidates should be at least 18 years old and possess a customer-first attitude. The role offers full training and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Financial benefits including discounts

Work perks like flexible work and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience preferred but full training is provided.
• Ability to contribute to store performance and cost control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer-first attitude

Sales awareness

Digital know-how

Job description

• Monday to Friday 0630-1430 & 1430-2230 (any 5 out of 7)

Join our team at Sodexo as aRetail Assistantand play a key role in keeping our convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking for yourfirst jobor bringingretail experience, we’d love to hear from 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.