03/06PHARMNEW - Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Mckeeversdirect; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for professional registration

Structured career development

Supportive mentoring environment

Job summary

McKeevers Chemists in Newry is seeking Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to join their team. This full-time position offers a structured apprenticeship allowing individuals to earn while gaining a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services.

Candidates will receive mentoring from experienced professionals, engage in hands-on learning in a busy pharmacy, and develop essential skills for a successful career in pharmacy. The ideal applicant should secure employment in a community pharmacy and have a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Must secure employment within a community pharmacy.
• Meet programme entry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learning and gaining experience in a busy pharmacy environment.
• Completing Level 3 Pharmacy Services qualification.
• Mentoring by experienced pharmacy professionals.

Skills

Dispensing and pharmaceutical procedures

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Eligibility to work in Northern Ireland

Job description

Build Your Career — Join McKeevers Chemists

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Full Time, Newry

McKeevers Chemists — Building Your Future in Pharmacy

Are you ready to build a meaningful, long-term career in pharmacy while earning a wage and gaining a recognised professional qualification? At McKeevers Chemists, we invest in people who want to grow. This Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship allows you to learn on the job, gain industry qualifications, and develop real workplace skills — all while getting paid. This is more than a job — it’s a structured pathway to becoming a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

About the Apprenticeship

This is a two-year, full-time Pharmacy Services Level 3 apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Belfast Met. It combines structured college learning with hands‑on experience in a busy pharmacy environment. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals while developing the technical knowledge, confidence, and professional behaviours required to succeed in the pharmacy sector.

Successful completion leads to:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• Eligibility for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Strong foundations for career progression within pharmacy

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the programme, you will develop the practical and professional skills required to perform safely and effectively in a pharmacy setting, including:

• Dispensing and pharmaceutical procedures
• Patient care and pharmacy operations
• Professional attitudes and workplace behaviours
• Communication and teamwork
• Organisation and time management
• Regulatory and industry knowledge

You will complete the Level 3 Pharmacy Services qualification alongside essential skills training, supported both in college and in the workplace.

Work Placement Pathway

This apprenticeship follows the community pharmacy pathway. Applicants must secure employment within a community pharmacy in Northern Ireland prior to starting the programme. The role includes:

• A minimum of 21 hours employment per week in a community pharmacy
• One day per week day‑release learning at college

Workplace mentoring and college support ensure you gain real-world competence alongside academic knowledge.

Workplace Experience at McKeevers Chemists

At McKeevers Chemists, learning is hands‑on. You will be supported by experienced colleagues who will mentor you in:

• Delivering excellent patient and customer care
• Maintaining professional pharmacy standards
• Safe and responsible working practices
• Building confidence in a fast‑paced healthcare environment

We focus on developing not only skills — but the professional mindset needed for long‑term success.

Eligibility

This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals entering the pharmacy sector or progressing into a Pharmacy Technician role. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in Northern Ireland
• Secure employment within a community pharmacy
• Meet programme entry requirements

Why Join McKeevers Chemists?

• Learn while you earn
• Gain recognised professional qualifications
• Structured career development pathway
• Supportive mentoring and training environment
• Opportunity to grow within a trusted pharmacy team

We are passionate about helping apprentices develop into confident, qualified pharmacy professionals.

McKeevers Chemists is an equal opportunities employer.