Job Description

• Flexible to work a variety of 5 to 7 hour shifts between 6:00am and 9.45pm.
• Flexible to work 3 or 4 days per week including bank holidays and weekends depending upon business needs
• 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
• 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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RetailAssistant - Sodexo | HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3HL
Join our team at Sodexo as a Retail Assistant at Costcutter, HMS Nelson and play a key role in keepingour convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking foryour first job or bringing retail experience, we'd love to hearfrom you.
This customer-facingrole gives you the chance to interact daily with Armed Forcespersonnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you'll be part ofsomething greater-working with purpose and growing in your ownway.
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
• Cook and handle Hot and Cold Food, adhering to food safety policies and procedure inline with training

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
• You must be flexible to be able to work during the shift times outlined above
• 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.

Attached documents
Salary 12.21 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1964195/150780
Contract Type Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date 02 December, 2025
Job Category Retail
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Portsmouth, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 18 November, 2025

Skills Required