Pharmacy Dispenser

Tesco PLC; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 20 days + personal

Flexible working

Colleague discount 10%

Wellbeing support

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco PLC is hiring a Pharmacy Dispenser to join their store-based pharmacy team. You will support daily operations, dispense prescriptions with care, and provide friendly advice to customers on medicines and services.

Roles include varied shifts with a minimum of 12–16 hours per week and a generous benefits package. This in-store position offers training and development opportunities within Tesco’s pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications gained from working in a Pharmacy environment.
• A desire to train and develop into the Pharmacy field.
• A passion for delivering great service, greeting every customer with a smile.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily operation of a modern Tesco Pharmacy as part of a collaborative team.
• Dispensing prescription medicines with attention to detail and customer care.
• Advising customers on medicines, common ailments and pharmacy services.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pharmacy experience

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You'll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Availability Window

• Sun 10:00:00 – 16:00:00
• Mon 12:00:00 – 21:00:00
• Tue 09:00:00 – 19:00:00
• Wed 09:00:00 – 19:00:00
• Thu 09:00:00 – 19:00:00
• Sat 09:00:00 – 18:45:00

Tesco Pharmacy Dispenser pay starts at £13.70 per hour, rising to £14.97 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks' notice of your shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily operation of a modern Tesco Pharmacy as part of a collaborative team.
• Accurately dispense prescription medicines with strong attention to detail and customer care.
• Providing friendly, confident advice to customers on medicines, common ailments, and available pharmacy services.
• Understanding customer needs and recommend suitable products responsibly.
• Handle queries within competence and elevate when needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure all prescription administration is completed accurately and on time.
• Support promotional activities and company initiatives.
• Experience or qualifications gained from working in a Pharmacy environment.
• A desire to train and develop into the Pharmacy field
• A passion for delivering great service, greeting every customer with a smile, and serving them with pride while helping them find the right products and solutions.
• The ability to build rapport quickly so customers leave feeling confident, supported, and reassured, having had a great experience at the Pharmacy counter.
• The initiative to make the right decisions for customers, whether you're supporting them with over‑the‑counter product guidance, helping with prescription queries, or knowing when to refer them to the pharmacist for expert advice.
• A positive, team focused approach, communicating openly, working well with colleagues across the store, having fun, and celebrating success together.

Benefits

• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working available from day one
• 10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on payâ€'day weekends, with a second card to share with family
• Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life
• Life cover worth five times your pay and an awardâ€'winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycleâ€'toâ€'work schemes
• Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life's key moments

Company Vision

Tesco's vision is to be every customer's favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.