11003 -32 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Kinmel Bay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Kinmel Bay is looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. You will work 32 hours per week assisting with dispensing and managing stock while providing excellent service to customers. The role requires previous customer service experience and a desire to learn. This position offers various benefits, including paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress.
• Great people skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels.
• Work as part of a team to ensure high standard of service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Willingness to undertake training courses

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing (desired)

Job description

Overview

Job reference: 11003

Title: 32 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

• Posting date: 02 September 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 02 October 2025
• Location: LL18 5EE
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: The Cohens Group
• Job type: Permanent

Summary

11003 -32 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 32-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 522-branch located at 6 St Asaph Avenue North, Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, LL18 5EE. The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• Monday 09:00-17:30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 09:00-17:30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00-17:30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 09:00-17:30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items under guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail; work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Work as part of a well-established team to ensure customers receive a high standard of service.

Qualifications &Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress (including Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing).
• Desire to learn and progress within the business.
• Great people skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Benefits

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

Additional notes

If you think this role is right for you, please apply. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. The Cohens Group reserves the right to cease advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.