10910 - 40-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – 12-month fixed term contract

The Cohens Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy company in Harrogate is looking for an Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing excellent customer service, dispensing medications under supervision, and participating in a comprehensive training programme that may lead to a permanent position. The ideal candidate is hardworking, a confident communicator, and eager to learn. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits including a bonus scheme and paid holidays.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Desire to learn and progress a career in pharmacy.
• Hardworking and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and work to high standards.
• Assist in the smooth running of the branch.
• Dispense and label prescription items with guidance.
• Progress through the comprehensive training programme.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time-keeping

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – 12‑month fixed term contract. 40‑hour week at Mowbray Medical Centre, Myrtle Square, Harrogate, HG1 5AR.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:00‑18:00 (1‑hour unauthorised lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00‑18:00 (1‑hour unauthorised lunch break)
• Wednesday 09:00‑18:00 (1‑hour unauthorised lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00‑18:00 (1‑hour unauthorised lunch break)
• Friday 09:00‑18:00 (1‑hour unauthorised lunch break)

Pay

£7.55 an hour.

Training & Career Path

This role is part of a Pharmacy Apprenticeship (Level 2) and offers full training. Successful completion may lead to a permanent position within the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and work to high standards.
• Assist in the smooth running of the branch by following company procedures.
• Dispense and label prescription items under the guidance of a colleague.
• Progress through the comprehensive training programme covering all aspects of pharmacy services.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• No formal qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Desire to learn and progress a career in pharmacy.
• Hardworking, confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑keeping and people skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• EAP provided by BUPA.
• Pension contributions.
• Staff discount.
• Regulatory training where required.
• Free uniform.

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.