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Retail Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 04 June 2026
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Location: Andover, SP11 8HT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1117004/158246

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Summary

  • 35 hours per week
  • 5 out of 7 (0800 - 1600)
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Sodexo Rewards

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Job Description:

Retail Assistant– Sodexo |Army HQ Andover

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Retail Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, delivering outstanding customer service, and contributing to the success of the business.

The successful candidate will help maintain high retail standards, support sales growth, and ensure customers receive a positive shopping experience at all times.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive customer experience.
  • Operate tills, card payment systems, and other retail technology.
  • Handle cash accurately and follow all cash handling procedures.
  • Replenish stock, maintain stock levels, and assist with deliveries.
  • Ensure shelves are well-stocked, correctly priced, and attractively presented.
  • Prepare and serve hot and cold food in line with food safety standards.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organised retail areas.
  • Follow health, safety, security, and company procedures.
  • Work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues when required.
  • Attend training sessions and team meetings to support continuous development.

What You Bring:

Essential Requirements

  • Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service.

  • Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
  • Good organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous retail experience.
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Experience handling cash and operating till systems.
  • Experience in food preparation or food retail environments.

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.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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