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- Travel around making sure vending machines are filled and operating correctly
- You'll need to be able to drive, and be comfortable working on your own
- Progress into supervisory roles or move into larger organisations with additional responsibility
Vending machine operators make sure vending machines are filled and working properly, and empty them of money on a regular basis. You could work for a local company and be responsible for maintaining around 100 machines, or work for a national firm where you'll cover a large area and have responsibility for thousands of machines.
DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES
- Collecting money that's been deposited
- Filling and refilling machines with products
- Cleaning vending machines
- Making sure all machines are in good working order
- Fixing minor faults, calling out service engineers to carry out more complicated repairs
- Completing paperwork
DAY-TO-DAY ENVIRONMENT
You'll usually work on shift. Overtime and part-time hours may also be available. You'll need to be available to work at weekends and to be on call. You'll spend most of your time at customers' premises, and travelling between sites. Your employer will usually supply a company vehicle and a uniform.
You'll need
There are no set requirements but you'll need the ability to work on your own initiative, practical skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records.
You may be able to do a drinks dispense technician advanced apprenticeship.
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical engineering would also be helpful.
You'll need a reasonable level of physical fitness as you may need to carry goods to machines.
You'll also need a current clean driving licence for travelling between clients and sites.
CAREER PROSPECTS
With experience, you could progress to a supervisor or manager position.