Mobile Retail Operator

Location: Central London & Hoddesdon, UK
Department: Operations
Salary: £23,000 – £28,000
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About The Role

Love great coffee and hands-on work? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing refreshment companies.

Monday – Friday, with overtime and weekend work available. Flexibility to plan your day 9 working hours per day required.

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for delivering exceptional results? We’re looking for a Mobile Retail Operator to join our growing Operations and Engineering team in Hoddesdon and across our prestigious client sites.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for filling and cleaning coffee and vending machines, ensuring they are fully operational and meet company and legislative standards.

No prior experience as a Merchandiser or Operator is required, full training will be provided. We’re looking for reliable individuals with a polite, professional, and proactive attitude who take pride in maintaining high service standards.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for refilling, cleaning, and maintaining coffee and vending machines across client sites, ensuring they’re fully stocked, spotless, and running smoothly.

  • Refill and clean vending and coffee machines on-site according to the issued plan and company standards.
  • Complete daily site visits and communicate with the service desk to report any issues or faults.
  • Ensure stock is ordered, checked, and maintained at adequate levels.
  • Keep the company van tidy and ensure all stock is in date.
  • Report any machine faults or breakdowns immediately.
  • Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

The Requirements

You should be dependable, physically capable, and hold a full UK driving licence, with a proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while maintaining high service standards across various client sites.

  • Ability to lift and move stock (such as drinks cans, confectionery, cups, and syrups) between storage areas and machine sites, often across multiple floors using trolleys.
  • Comfortable handling weights up to 10–12kg (average 5kg).
  • Physically capable of cleaning vending machines, including lifting and tipping buckets of liquid waste.
  • Willingness to walk around large client sites during a standard 9-hour working day.
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK and able to provide proof of right to work at interview.
  • Successful applicants will need to complete DBS checks and provide satisfactory references.

The Benefits

At Vending Sense, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a package designed to support your growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance, both on and off the job. Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive team that values skill, enthusiasm, and a great attitude, all while enjoying the perks that make work genuinely rewarding.

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses to recognise your hard work and results
  • Flexible working hours to help you balance work and life
  • Company vehicle and paid travel for convenience on the go
  • 21 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, with extra days added every year you’re with us
  • Paid sick leave and private health insurance, keeping you covered when it matters
  • Pension scheme to help you plan for the future
  • Quarterly team events, from meals out to team-building activities
  • Complimentary refreshments on-site (yes, great coffee included!)
  • Free company merchandise like uniforms, hoodies, and water bottles
  • Training and development budget for courses, events, and learning opportunities
  • Comfortable vans provided, no commuting costs, as you take the van home with yoU
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