Retail Assistant - Flexible 5/7 Shifts with Training

Sodexo Ltd; Perham Down; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is recruiting a Retail Assistant at Perham Down to help run the on-base convenience store. This role suits those starting out or with retail experience, offering full training and a chance to interact daily with Armed Forces personnel.

You’ll handle tills, stock and promotions, maintain hygiene standards, and verify age for restricted items while delivering great service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience welcome; full training provided.
• Sales awareness to contribute to store performance.
• Product knowledge to explain benefits to customers.
• Digital know-how to use store systems and applications.
• Customer-first attitude and adaptability to needs.
• Flexible mindset for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach.
• Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently.
• Manage stock, including deliveries, restocking, and rotation.
• Support promotions and loyalty programs.
• Maintain store cleanliness and uphold hygiene standards.
• Verify ID for restricted items to ensure responsible retailing.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Stock management

Digital literacy

Customer-focused

Flexible mindset

Tools

POS system

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is recruiting a Retail Assistant at Perham Down to help run the on-base convenience store. This role suits those starting out or with retail experience, offering full training and a chance to interact daily with Armed Forces personnel.

You’ll handle tills, stock and promotions, maintain hygiene standards, and verify age for restricted items while delivering great service in a fast-paced environment.