Job Introduction
* 20 hours per week
* Flexible to work a variety of 5 to 7 hour shifts between 6:00am and
* Flexible to work 3 or 4 days per week including bank holidays and weekends depending upon business needs
* £ 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
* 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 | HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3HL
Join our team at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant at Costcutter, HMS Nelson 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
* Cook and handle Hot and Cold Food, adhering to food safety policies and procedure inline with training
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
* You must be flexible to be able to work during the shift times outlined above
* 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.
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