Vending Operator at Heathrow Airport

Optime Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (Friday)

Full training provided

Temp to Perm (performance based)

Induction ASAP

Job summary

Optime Group is recruiting Vending Operators to support 400 vending machines across Heathrow Terminals in a fast-paced airport setting. You will stock, maintain and troubleshoot machines while ensuring high service levels and safety compliance.

The role offers flexible shift patterns with weekly pay, full training, and potential temp-to-perm progression. You will need to pass security checks and be over 18 to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18.
• Airport/cleaning experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to follow health, safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stock approximately 400 vending machines across Heathrow Terminals as scheduled.
• Replenish and maintain vending machines to high standards.
• Identify and resolve basic machine faults on-site.
• Prioritise routes and tasks; adapt to route changes as required.
• Work flexible hours, including early starts.
• Maintain health and safety standards in a busy airport environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

English required

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are delighted to be recruiting Vending Operators to join a well-established and successful client at Heathrow Airport.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering flexible shift options, long-term job security, and the chance to work in a fast-paced and rewarding airport environment.

What's on offer:

• Rate of Pay: £14.80
• Shift Pattern: 4+ shifts per week
• Shifts available: 8-hour or 12-hour (shift will be confirmed)
  ( You have to be available work between 5.00-23:00)
• 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 all Heathrow 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:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Great work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be over 18.
• Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial.

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.