Retail Assistant

Compass Group PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 8,600; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a part-time Retail Assistant to be the face of Defence, delivering exceptional customer service on a 16-hour-per-week contract.

You will join a team that takes pride in its food, people and service, with immediate opportunities to progress within a company that values its staff. This role involves variable shifts and duties across a Defence environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and a friendly approach to guests.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and customers.
• Attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience.
• Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Handling cash and operating the cash register.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations.

Job description

We're looking for a Retail Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most of all, join a company that takes pride in its people.

As a Retail Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Retail Assistant will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate great timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0909/94513001/52832311/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

• Job Reference com/0909/94513001/52832311/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 9 October, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline