11212–40 hour - Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Sunderland, Whitley Bay, West Boldon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group is seeking a Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract in the UK. This role involves dispensing medications, managing stock, and providing excellent service across several branches. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and must hold a full driving licence. Benefits include bonus schemes, paid holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP provided by BUPA

4 weeks paid holiday

Pension contributions

20% staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake the relevant training courses to progress.
• Must have business insurance for vehicle and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and labelling prescription items under pharmacist supervision.
• Assisting with ordering and management of stock levels.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Working as part of a well-established team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40‑hour Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work across all branches in region 16, covering Yarm, Middlesbrough, Boldon Colliery, Sunderland and Whitley Bay. You must have business insurance for your vehicle and a full driving licence, as you will be required to travel regularly.

Usual working hours can range between 09:00‑17:00 or 09:00‑18:00.

Key duties include:

• Accurately dispensing and labelling prescription items under the guidance and supervision of the pharmacist.
• Assisting with ordering and management of stock levels in the dispensary and shop.
• Maintaining the utmost attention to detail, working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
• Providing excellent customer service and working as part of a well‑established team.

You will gain excellent knowledge and skills that will contribute to successfully achieving the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing. This position is ideally suited to someone with prior customer‑service experience who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses to progress.

Travel and mileage reimbursement:

• Fuel receipts must be obtained for each petrol‑station visit and the mileage claim submitted weekly.
• Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 40 p per mile up to 10 000 miles, after which 25 p per mile will be reimbursed according to HMRC guidelines.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• EAP provided by BUPA
• 4 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays (increases each year after 6 years’ service to a maximum of 5 weeks)
• Pension contributions
• 20 % staff discount
• Regulatory training
• Free uniform

At Cohens we are proud to offer each of our team members great rewards and benefits. When you join us you automatically gain access to a platform of discounts and savings with other retailers, restaurants and leisure providers, designed to help you get fit, save money and feel great.

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

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs. 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.