35 hours per week 5 out of 7 per week 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 local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT Job Description: Retail Assistant – Sodexo | Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex CO2 7UT Join our team at Sodexo as aRetail Assistantand play a key role in keeping our convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking for yourfirst jobor bringingretail experience, we’d love to hear from you. Thiscustomer-facing rolegives you the chance to interact daily withArmed Forces personnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you’ll be part of something greater—working withpurposeandgrowing 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 be18 or overto 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.