Retail Assistant

Sodexo France; MARCH; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks a Retail Assistant to manage a convenience store at Swinton Barracks. This role emphasizes customer service and requires a friendly attitude. Responsibilities include serving customers, managing stock, and operating till systems. Ideal for those looking for their first retail job or experienced candidates. Sodexo offers comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and various financial benefits, making it a great place to grow professionally.

Benefits

Discounts for you and your family

Unlimited online wellbeing resources

Flexible working arrangements

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items.
• Retail experience preferred but not required; training provided.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach.
• Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently.
• Manage stock, including receiving deliveries and restocking.
• Maintain hygiene standards and ensure store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer-first attitude

Digital know-how

Sales awareness

Product knowledge

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Any 5 out of 7 days
• £12.52 per hour
• Sodexo rewards hub and discounts

Job Description:

Retail Assistant – Sodexo | Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, SP11 9LQ

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
• Maintain the smooth day-to-day running of a busy store, including the Costa coffee area

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.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications