Retail Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1964195/151797
- Location: Wallingford
- Job type: Full Time - 30 hours per week
- Salary: £12.21 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
About the role
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
£12.21 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:
Retail Assistant – Sodexo
| RAF Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6AA
Join our team at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant and play a key role in keeping our convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking for your first job or bringing retail experience, we’d love to hear from you.
This customer-facing role gives you the chance to interact daily with Armed Forces personnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you’ll be part of something greater—working with purpose and growing 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 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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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.
Wallingford, United Kingdom, OX10 6AA
Register your interest
Join us at Sodexo and explore the exciting career opportunities we offer! Whether you're interested in hospitality, facilities management, or food services, we invite you to set up a profile and become part of our vibrant team.