Retail Assistant

Job Description:

Job Introduction

* 30 hours per week
* Working 5 days out of 7 - various shifts
* Morning shift 07:00 to 13:30
* Afternoon shift 10:30 to 17:00
* Late Shift 15: 00 to 21:30
* £12.21 per hour
* Free Car parking on site
* 10% Staff discount in on site shop
* Family days with flying displays
* Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
* Discounted membership at On site Gym
* Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
* Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
* Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

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Job Description

RetailAssistant - Sodexo | RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA

Join 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
* Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

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 documents

* 2025 Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf