Vending Operator

Sodexo; Burbage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Vending Operator at our Hinckley site on a permanent part-time basis (25 hours per week). The shift runs Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm, with a rate of pay of £12.71 per hour.

You will ensure vending machines are fully stocked, clean and operating correctly, with regular stock replenishment, rotations and basic machine checks. Full training is provided and you’ll work in a professional catering environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy operational environment.
• Physically able to replenish machines and move stock safely.
• Friendly and professional when dealing with customers.
• Able to follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Vending/retail or catering/stock experience is beneficial, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Replenish vending machines with food, drinks and other products.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure machines remain well stocked.
• Rotate stock and check product use-by and best-before dates.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all vending machines.
• Carry out basic machine checks and report faults promptly.
• Receive, organise and store deliveries.
• Complete regular stock counts and help minimise waste.
• Ensure products are correctly positioned and priced.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised stock/storage area.
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and site procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independence

Food hygiene

Job description

Job Title: Vending Operator
Location: Hinckley
Contract: Permanent – Part Time 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and organised Vending Operator to support our vending operation at the DPD site in Hinckley.

You will be responsible for ensuring vending machines are fully stocked, clean and operating correctly throughout the site. This is a hands-on role that involves regular stock replenishment, stock rotation, basic machine checks and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Replenish vending machines with food, drinks and other products
• Monitor stock levels and ensure machines remain well stocked
• Rotate stock and check product use-by and best-before dates
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all vending machines
• Carry out basic machine checks and report faults promptly
• Receive, organise and store deliveries
• Complete regular stock counts and help minimise waste
• Ensure products are correctly positioned and priced
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised stock/storage area
• Follow all food hygiene, Health & Safety, COSHH and site procedures.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who takes pride in delivering a great service and works well with both customers and colleagues.

Ideally, you will have:

• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a busy operational environment
• Physically able to replenish machines and move stock safely
• Friendly and professional when dealing with customers
• Able to follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Previous vending, retail, catering, warehouse or stock replenishment experience would be beneficial, but full training can be provided

If you have catering experience, enjoy working with people and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional workplace catering environment, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.