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Vending machine operator
Vending machine operative, vending operator
Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.
Average salary (a year)
£20000
Starter
£24000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
38.0 to 40.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
on call
on shifts
How to become
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You can get into this job by applying directly to vacancies.
Direct Application
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.
More Information
Professional And Industry Bodies
You could join the Automatic Vending Association for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further Information
You can find out more about working in the vending industry from the Automatic Vending Association.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    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
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Related Restrictions
have a full driving licence
have a good level of fitness
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
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
Working environment
You could work in a stock room, at a client's business or visit sites.
You may need to wear a uniform.
Career Path & Progression
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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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