Vending machine operator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.

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  • Adjust machine components according to specifications such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue, cement, or adhesive required.  
  • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.  
  • Start machines,
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Vending machine operators typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Vending machine operator you will typically work on call.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    31,602 GBP *
    per year
    16,000 GBP
    28,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Vending machine operator

    Big gender gap
    • 33,041 GBP
    • 26,345 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Vending machine operator
    Average salary for full-time Vending machine operator

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    Salary over time for Vending machine operator

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Vending machine operators

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    Fair outlook
    400 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Vending machine operator - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Vending machine operator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 73% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 17% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 10% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

    Although you do not usually need specific qualifications to start work as a vending operator, having some GCSEs at grades 9 to 2 (A* to E) can give you an advantage, especially in English, maths or science. Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical engineering would also be helpful.


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    Functional Skills

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Vending machine operator.
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

    Things to highlight for your Vending machine operator interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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