Retail Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Worsley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is looking for a Retail Assistant in Worsley. This customer-facing role involves serving customers, managing stock, and ensuring a clean store environment. Whether you're starting your career or have prior retail experience, training will be provided. The company offers various benefits, including career development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly approach.
• Operate tills and handle transactions.
• Manage stock and maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Sales awareness

Product knowledge

Digital know-how

Customer-first attitude

Flexible mindset

Job description

Overview

Hours: 37.5 hours per week • Shifts: 5 out of 7 days • Salary: £12.52 per hour • Benefits: Sodexo rewards hub and benefits

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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 sacrifice options, 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