Vending Machine Operator - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training provided

Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Induction on BLUE ID clearance

Job summary

Optime are recruiting Vending Machine Operators to join a well-established client at Gatwick Airport. The role offers 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, weekly pay, and full training, with induction as soon as the BLUE ID reference check is completed.

You will support approximately 400 vending machines across both terminals, ensuring machines are stocked, operational and maintained to a high standard, with the ability to identify basic faults on site.

Qualifications

• Organised and able to follow a daily route.
• Flexible with changing routes and hours.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg.
• Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Replenish vending machines across Gatwick Airport terminals.
• Maintain and stock approx. 400 machines following a daily route.
• Identify basic machine faults and resolve issues on site.
• Work in a busy airport environment with a can-do attitude.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Self-motivated

Customer service

Tools

Sack truck

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are pleased to be recruiting Vending Machine Operators to join a well-established and successful client at Gatwick Airport.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering a range of shift options, secure long-term employment, and the chance to work in a busy and professional airport environment.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of Pay: £14.80
• Shifts available: 8-hour or 12-hour (shift will be confirmed)
• You have to be available work between 07.00-19:00
• Weekly Pay (every Friday).
• Full training provided.
• Temp to Perm (performance-based).
• Induction date : As soon as the reference check for the BLUE ID is completed.

Key Duties:

• The role involves supporting approximately 400 vending machines across both airport terminals, following a planned daily route to ensure machines are fully stocked, operational and maintained to a high standard.
• Responsible for replenishing vending machines across both Gatwick Airport terminals.
• Technical or mechanical experience with coffee and vending machines.
• Able to identify basic machine faults and resolve issues while on site.
• Well organised and able to prioritise machines, tasks and routes throughout the day.
• Flexible when routes, schedules or business requirements change at short notice.
• Comfortable with early starts and flexible working hours.
• Good awareness of health, safety and security procedures, particularly when working within a busy airport environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling, including safely lifting up to 25kg and using a loaded sack truck.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Friendly, professional and confident when dealing with customers, colleagues and other people across the airport.
• Positive, self-motivated and willing to take a “can-do” approach to the role.
  

Requirements:

• Organised and able to follow and manage a daily route.
• Flexible with changing routes, priorities and working hours.
• Comfortable with early starts.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg and use a sack truck.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Friendly and professional when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to meet required airport security and vetting requirements.

Please note: As this is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.