Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support daily pharmacy operations, assist with prescriptions under supervision and help customers at the counter. The role includes completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside work, with full training and support provided.

You will gain hands-on experience in stock handling, using pharmacy systems, and maintaining records while delivering friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the pharmacy and assist with prescriptions under supervision.
• Assist with stock, deliveries and maintain records.
• Serve customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
• Maintain cleanliness and health & safety standards.
• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic IT skills

Reliability

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Skills 4 Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support daily pharmacy operations, assist with prescriptions under supervision and help customers at the counter. The role includes completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside work, with full training and support provided.

You will gain hands-on experience in stock handling, using pharmacy systems, and maintaining records while delivering friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment.