11186-40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

The Cohens Group; Rishton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable pharmacy chain in Rishton is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a fixed-term contract. This full-time position involves dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a willingness to learn and a background in customer service is preferred. This role offers benefits including holiday pay and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Desire to learn and progress in the pharmacy field.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assisting with ordering and management of stock levels.
• Providing high standard of service to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork skills

Education

Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 qualification

Job description

11186-40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 07 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 07 December 2025
• Location: BB1 4LD
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: The Cohens Group
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: 11186

Summary

11186-40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at our 016‑branch located at 53/55 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4LD. The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

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

Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

This position is ideally suited to someone with previous customer service experience and who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses in order to progress.

Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.

The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines; you will also have a desire to learn and progress your career in our business.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

If successful, additional benefits for you could 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.