Retail Assistant

Sodexo

  • Colchester, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
  • Varied shifts starting from 06:30 through to 22:00, weekends from 09:30 - 21:15
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Free Car parking
Check your localtransport links here: - thedestination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UTJob Description:RetailAssistant - Sodexo | Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UTJoin ourteam at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant and play a key role in keepingour convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking foryour first job or bringing retail experience, we'd love to hearfrom you.This customer-facingrole gives you the chance to interact daily with Armed Forcespersonnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you'll be part ofsomething greater-working with purpose and growing in your ownway.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 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.
Attached documentsSalary £12.21
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1324814/147453
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 18 September, 2025
Job Category Retail
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Colchester, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 04 September, 2025

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