Pharmacy Dispenser

Tesco PLC; Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (20 days + personal)

Flexible working

Staff discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover + pension

Cycle to work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to support daily operations and provide high-quality service at the counter. You will dispense prescriptions accurately, advise customers on medicines and services, and help colleagues maintain a clean, compliant pharmacy environment.

Role offers flexible, part-time hours with shifts scheduled within set windows. Candidate should enjoy helping customers and developing knowledge within the pharmacy field while delivering a

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 and helping customers.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Provide friendly, confident advice to customers on medicines, common ailments, and available pharmacy services.
• Understand 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 SOPs.
• Ensure all prescription administration is completed accurately and on time.
• Support promotional activities and company initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Availability Window Days From time To time Mon 08:30:00 19:00:00 Tue 08:30:00 19:00:00 Sat 08:30:00 12:30:00

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.

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. If your availability is close to what we're looking for, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be responsible for

• 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., 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.
• 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.
• A positive, team focused approach, communicating openly, working well with colleagues across the store, having fun, and celebrating success together.

What's in it for you

• 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