You may be able to do a drinks dispense technician advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.
£16,000 Starter
to£28,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
on call on shifts
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You may be able to do a drinks dispense technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You do not usually need specific qualifications to start work as a vending operator, though 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.
You could join the Automatic Vending Association, for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about the vending industry from the Automatic Vending Association.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You could work in a stock room, at a client's business or visit sites.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience, you could become a supervisor or area manager, or set up your own vending business.
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