Vending Operative

Sodexo Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeship opportunities

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a reliable Vending Machine Operative at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK in Derby. You will manage vending across the site, refilling machines, ensuring cleanliness and stock, and providing friendly service to colleagues throughout the day.

The role requires a full UK driving licence (essential), must be 25 or over, and a proactive, independent approach. On-site parking and a benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Must be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements.
• Previous vending/retail experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently for extended periods (lone working).
• Proactive and organised approach to workload management.
• Willingness to cover a large site with walking and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Refill and maintain six vending machines across the site.
• Monitor stock levels; ensure machines are well-presented and operational.
• Assist sales by ensuring product availability and proper stock rotation.
• Drive a company vehicle to transport products around the site.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in vending areas.
• Respond promptly to machine issues and escalate when needed.
• Provide professional, friendly service to site staff.
• Work independently while communicating with the wider team.

Skills

Driving licence (full UK)

Customer service

Lone working

Organised / proactive

Team collaboration

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 6am to 1pm
• £12.96 per hour
• Site-specific benefits
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for career development
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Plus, our Sodexo employee benefits package

Location: Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK, Toyota Road, Derby, DE1 9TA

Operational excellence begins with you

Sodexo is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Vending Machine Operative to join our team at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK in Derby.

You'll play an important role in keeping our extensive on-site vending operation running smoothly, helping to ensure colleagues have access to a clean, well-stocked and professional service throughout the day.

Working as part of a team of three Vending Operatives and a Vending Manager, you'll help look after a minimum of 110 vending machines across 11 buildings, including sandwich, drinks and ambient snack machines.

This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, good organization and a strong customer service approach are essential. Working as part of a team of four, supported by an on-site manager, this is a hands-on role that involves regular movement across site, including walking long distances and using stairs. The role will involve lone working for the majority of the shift, so confidence in managing your own workload and working independently is essential.

What you’ll do

• Refill and maintain six vending machines across the site throughout the day
• Monitor stock levels and ensure machines are consistently well-presented and fully operational
• Support sales performance by ensuring product availability and appropriate stock rotation
• Drive a company vehicle to transport products safely across the site
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in and around vending areas
• Respond to any issues with machines promptly, escalating where necessary
• Provide a professional and friendly service when interacting with site staff
• Work independently while maintaining communication with the wider team

What you’ll bring

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Must be aged 25 or over (due to insurance requirements for site vehicle use)
• Previous experience in a vending, retail, or similar role is desirable but not essential
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, approachable manner
• Ability to work independently for extended periods (lone working)
• A proactive and organised approach to managing workload
• Willingness to work across a large site, involving regular walking and use of stairs

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.