Retail Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1658112/157716
- Location: Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey,
- Job type: Part Time - 20 hours per week
- Salary: £14.80 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 04 June 2026
About the role
Retail Assistant
Location:
Unilever Kingston, 3 St James’s Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2BA
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time
As a Retail Assistant at Unilever Kingston, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming, clean and safe environment for colleagues and visitors. You’ll deliver a high standard of customer service while supporting the day-to-day operation of the site.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent service and can maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the site
- Demonstrate ownership of issues and communicate solutions promptly
- Support a safe and pleasant environment for all building users and visitors
- Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly
- Follow all Health & Safety and environmental procedures
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service delivery standards are met
What you’ll bring
- A positive and professional attitude
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- A strong focus on customer service
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Commitment to maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you, you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions, and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer:
- Free onsite gym
- Discounted staff shop
- Free parking
- Full training and uniform provided
- 20 days holiday rising to 33 days with service (including bank holidays)
- Sodexo Rewards Programme
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family)
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey,, United Kingdom, KT1 2BA
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