20 hours per week Flexible to work a variety of 5 to 7 hour shifts between 6:00am and 9.45pm. Flexible to work 3 or 4 days per week including bank holidays and weekends depending upon business needs £12.21 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 Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is PO1 3HL Job Description: Retail Assistant – 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 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 Cook and handle Hot and Cold Food, adhering to food safety policies and procedure inline with training 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 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.