11302 - 30 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A nationwide pharmacy chain in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a part-time permanent contract. In this role, you will accurately dispense prescription items and manage stock in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have prior customer service experience and a keen attention to detail. You will receive training to gain recognized qualifications while enjoying benefits such as paid holidays, a bonus scheme, and staff discounts. Apply now to join our dedicated team!

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Desire to learn and progress in the business.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assisting with ordering and managing stock levels.
• Working as part of a well-established team to provide high service standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Willingness to undertake training courses

Job description

11302 - 30 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a part time permanent contract to work at our 011‑branch located at 55 Barlow Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3DB.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 11:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 11:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 11:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 11:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 11:00-18:00 (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.

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

If you think this role is right for you, please apply; we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

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

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.