18/02PTA - Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Mckeeversdirect; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive mentoring environment

Structured career development

Job summary

McKeevers Chemists in Newry is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice for a full-time Level 3 apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy pharmacy alongside college learning, earning while you learn.

This two-year program leads to a nationally recognized Level 3 qualification, preparing you for a professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician, while providing strong foundations for future career progression.

Qualifications

• Must secure employment in a community pharmacy in Northern Ireland.
• Must be eligible to work in Northern Ireland.
• Must meet programme entry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn to dispense and perform pharmaceutical procedures.
• Deliver excellent patient and customer care.
• Gain professional behaviours and workplace skills.

Skills

Dispensing and pharmaceutical procedures

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Build Your Career — Join McKeevers Chemists

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Level 3)

Full-Time - Newry

McKeevers Chemists — Building Your Future in Pharmacy

Are you ready to build a meaningful, long‑term career in pharmacy while earning a wage and gaining a recognised professional qualification? At McKeevers Chemists, we invest in people who want to grow. This Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship allows you to learn on the job, gain industry qualifications, and develop real workplace skills — all while getting paid. This is more than a job — it’s a structured pathway to becoming a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

About the Apprenticeship

This is a two‑year, full‑time Pharmacy Services Level 3 apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Belfast Met. It combines structured college learning with hands‑on experience in a busy pharmacy environment. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals while developing the technical knowledge, confidence, and professional behaviours required to succeed in the pharmacy sector.

Successful completion leads to:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• Eligibility for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Strong foundations for career progression within pharmacy

What You’ll Learn

• Dispensing and pharmaceutical procedures
• Patient care and pharmacy operations
• Professional attitudes and workplace behaviours
• Communication and teamwork
• Organisation and time management
• Regulatory and industry knowledge

You will complete the Level 3 Pharmacy Services qualification alongside essential skills training, supported both in college and in the workplace.

Work Placement Pathway

This apprenticeship follows the community pharmacy pathway. Applicants must secure employment within a community pharmacy in Northern Ireland prior to starting the programme. The role includes:

• A minimum of 21 hours employment per week in a community pharmacy
• One day per week day‑release learning at college
• Workplace mentoring and college support to ensure you gain real‑world competence alongside academic knowledge

Workplace Experience at McKeevers Chemists

At McKeevers Chemists, learning is hands‑on. You will be supported by experienced colleagues who will mentor you in:

• Delivering excellent patient and customer care
• Maintaining professional pharmacy standards
• Safe and responsible working practices
• Building confidence in a fast‑paced healthcare environment

We focus on developing not only skills — but the professional mindset needed for long‑term success.

Eligibility

This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals entering the pharmacy sector or progressing into a Pharmacy Technician role. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in Northern Ireland
• Secure employment within a community pharmacy
• Meet programme entry requirements

Why Join McKeevers Chemists?

• Learn while you earn
• Gain recognised professional qualifications
• Structured career development pathway
• Supportive mentoring and training environment
• Opportunity to grow within a trusted pharmacy team

We are passionate about helping apprentices develop into confident, qualified pharmacy professionals.

McKeevers Chemists is an equal opportunities employer.