Retail Assistant – Sodexo – Colchester, Essex CO2 7UT
Play a key role in keeping our convenience store running smoothly. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing retail experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Details
* 25 hours per week, 5 days a week
* Varied shifts from 06:30 to 22:00, weekends 09:30 – 21:15
* Pay: £12.21 per hour
* Free car parking
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* Must be 18 or over to sell restricted items
* Retail experience is a plus; 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
Benefits
* 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, free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and 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 protective uniform
Attached Documents
* 2025 Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
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