Vending Machine Operator - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group; Horley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training

Temp to Perm

Induction on start

Job summary

Optime Group at Gatwick Airport is seeking Vending Machine Operators to stock and maintain hundreds of machines across both terminals.

You will work early shifts, up to 12 hours, with weekly pay and full training. The role offers long-term prospects through a performance-based temp-to-perm path.

Candidates must be physically fit, able to lift 25kg, work independently, and meet airport security checks.

Qualifications

• Clear spoken and written English.
• Physically fit for lifting up to 25kg.
• Able to follow daily routes and schedules.
• Good health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Stock and replenish roughly 400 vending machines across both Gatwick terminals.
• Maintain machines to a high standard and resolve simple faults on site.
• Prioritise routes and adapt to schedule changes.
• Follow health, safety and security procedures at all times.
• Work early starts and flexible hours.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Organisational skills

Independent working

Customer facing

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are pleased to be recruitingVending Machine Operatorsto 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
• Shift Pattern: 5+ shifts per week
• 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.
• Positive, practical can-do attitude.
• 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.