Retail Assistant - Portsmouth 20 hours per week 5 out of 7 per week 3-4 shifts a week covering early, mid and late shifts. Various shifts earliest start of 06:00 and latest finish of 21:45 12.71 per hour 10% discount on Costcutter shop on site Free car parking Reduced cost use of gym on site Subsidised food available on site Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth Families Day and other special events on site Sodexo rewards and benefits Discounts at Sodexo partner brands Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Portsmouth, PO1 3HH Job Description: Retail Assistant - Sodexo | HMS Nelson Costcutter, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Queen Street, Portsmouth PO1 3HH 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 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