General Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3HH |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1964195/150961 |
Summary
- 16 hours per week
- 4 hours per day Monday to Thursday
- Most shifts will begin at 7am. However, on a rota basis you may be scheduled to work your 4 hours up to 4pm and on occasion there may be a 6am start to assist with deliveries
- £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
- Driving is required for this position. For insurance purposes you must be over 25 and hold a Full UK Driving License covering both manual and automatic vehicles
- 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
Working at the Home of the Royal Navy Fleet, this is a unique opportunity to join a Global Organisation with over 430,000 staff worldwide, and provide support to our Armed Services Personnel.
As a General Assistant at Sodexo in HMNB Portsmouth, PO1 3HH, you’ll be responsible for maintaining logistical support for retail operations on site. If you're looking for a role with variety where no two days will be the same, this could be the job for you!
What you’ll do:
- Receiving deliveries of food and beverage products and delivering to retail outlets on site
- Stock Control
- Escorting contractors on site
- Using vehicles daily for work purposes on site
- Daily vehicle checks and reporting faults
- Cash handling
- Disposal of packaging and moving delivery cages
What you bring:
- Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- IT literate
- Driving is required for this position. For insurance purposes you must be over 25 and hold a Full UK Driving License covering both manual and automatic vehicles
- 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.