Retail Assistant
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Retail Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Retail Assistant for their convenience store at RAF Benson, Wallingford. This is a full-time role (30 hours per week) offering £12.71 per hour plus benefits. The role involves customer service, till operation, stock management, and maintaining store standards. Full training provided. Must be 18+ and have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Job Reference: SDX/TP/1964195/157049
- Location: Ewelme, Wallingford
- Job Type: Full Time - 30 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour plus [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Benefits
- Closing Date: 20 May 2026
About the Role
Join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- 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.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
Key Benefits
- 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.
Location
Ewelme, Wallingford, United Kingdom, OX10 6AA. Free car parking on site.
Apply Now
Apply via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers portal: https://community.sodexojobs.co.uk/members/?j=157049