11203-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain in Wakefield is looking for a dedicated 16-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. Responsibilities include dispensing and labelling prescriptions under supervision, stock management, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience and a desire to progress through relevant training. This opportunity offers competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and 4 weeks of paid holiday.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.
• Ability to undertake accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items with guidance.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels.
• Work as part of a team and ensure high standards of service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Great people skills

Education

Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

11203-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 13 November 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 13 December 2025
• Location: WF9 4LA
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: The Cohens Group
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 11203

Summary

We are looking to recruit a 16-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 560-branch located at 10 Market Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LA. The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• Wednesday 13:30-18:00
• Thursday 14:00-18:00
• Saturday 09:00-17:00

The successful candidate will gain excellent knowledge and skills that contribute to successfully gaining the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing. The role is ideally suited to someone with previous customer service experience and who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses to progress.

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

Great people skills are paramount to this role. The candidate will work as part of a well-established team and ensure customers receive a high standard of service. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, and a desire to learn and progress career in our business.

Benefits

• 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.

We reserve the right to cease advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.