11174-40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national pharmacy group in Morecambe is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 40-hour permanent contract. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions and assisting with stock management. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn. A detailed training path is provided to achieve relevant qualifications. This position offers additional benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Desire to learn and progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assistance with ordering and managing stock levels.
• Maintaining high standards of customer service.

Skills

Customer service experience

People skills

Team player attitude

Education

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

11174-40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 03 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 03 December 2025
• Location: LA4 5LY
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: The Cohens Group
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 11174

Summary

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 478-branch located at Morecambe Health Centre, 1 Hanover Street, Morecambe, LA4 5LY. The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• Monday 08:30-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 08:30-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 08:30-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 08:30-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Responsibilities

Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist, assistance with ordering and managing stock levels within the dispensary and the shop, and maintaining high standards of customer service as part of a well‑established team.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines, and a desire to learn and progress your career.

Qualifications

Previous customer service experience is preferred. Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress and obtain the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

Great people skills and a team‑player attitude are essential.

Benefits

Additional benefits may include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
• 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.

Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.

If you think this role is right for you, please apply – we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family.