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Vending machine operator

Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.

Average annual salary

£20,000 to £24,000

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Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job by applying directly to vacancies.

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

DirectApplication

You can apply directly for jobs with vending machine companies .

Employers will expect you to have good customer care and driving skills.

A knowledge of basic mechanical or electrical engineering might also be helpful but is not essential.

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Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:
  • customer service skills
  • practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment
  • knowledge of maths
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • problem-solving skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to operate and control equipment
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to repair machines or systems
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • observation and recording skills
  • concentration skills
  • knowledge of English language
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What you'll do:

Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.

As a vending machine operator, you'll:

  • restock machines with products
  • clean vending machines
  • collect cash from machines and return it to your base office
  • check machines are working safely and fix minor faults
  • call out service engineers for more complicated repairs
  • pass customer complaints and feedback to your line manager

Location : You could work in a stock room, at a client's business or visit sites.
Uniform : You may need to wear a uniform.

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Salary:

Starter : £20,000
Experienced : £24,000

These figures are a guide

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Working hours:

38 - 40 hours a week

Working Pattern is on call on shifts

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Career Path:

With experience, you could become a supervisor or area manager, or set up your own vending business.

You could also take courses in maintenance engineering to work as a vending machine service technician.

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