Retail Assistant

Job Introduction

30 hours per week
Working 5 days out of 7 - various shifts
Morning shift 07:00 to 13:30
Afternoon shift 10:30 to 17:00
Late Shift 15: 00 to 21:30
£13.21 per hour
Free Car parking on site
10% Staff discount in on site shop
Family days with flying displays
Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
Discounted membership at On site Gym
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 | RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA

Join ourteam at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant 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

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
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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Salary	£12.21 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/1964195/148293
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	08 October, 2025
Job Category	Retail
Business Unit	UK Government - Frontline
Location	Wallingford, United Kingdom
No. of positions	1
Posted on	24 September, 2025

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