General Assistant

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Location: Glencorse Army Barracks, Penicuik, EH26 0NP

Hourly Rate: £12.21 |
Hours: 24 per week (4 days, occasional weekends)

Reach for Remarkable with Aramark UK!
We’re looking for a General Service Assistant to join our Defence sector team at Glencorse Army Barracks. If you’re passionate about great service and want a role that offers variety, teamwork, and career growth, this could be the perfect fit.

• Be the friendly face front‑of‑house, serving food and drinks with a smile.
• Operate tills, handle payments, and keep dining areas spotless.
• Support both front and back‑of‑house operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Work‑life balance in hospitality – predictable hours and supportive team.
• Competitive pay – £12.21 per hour.
• Perks & benefits – free on‑site parking, life assurance, pension contributions, and access to our Employee Benefits app (discounts, online GP, and more).
• Career development – we LOVE to promote from within! Training and apprenticeship schemes available.
• Be part of something bigger – Aramark is a world‑leading organisation with opportunities across Defence, Education, and beyond.

• Customer service or food service experience is great, but not essential – full training provided.
• Must be 18+, eligible to work in the UK, and have lived here for 3+ years (security checks apply).
• Reliable transport due to site location.

Ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to our team? Apply now and show us the value you’ll bring!

Job Reference: 621137.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, holding the ERS Gold Award. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at