Pharmacy Dispenser - Cambridge Milton Superstore

Tesco; Milton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Staff discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover

Pension with match

Benefits package

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a dispenser to join our stores in the United Kingdom. You will help dispense prescriptions, provide accurate advice, and support customers with health and wellbeing products in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

This role emphasizes excellent service, accuracy, and compliance with procedures. Flexible hours and guaranteed minimum weekly hours are offered to fit your availability and the needs of the pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications gained from working in a Pharmacy environment.
• A desire to train and develop into the Pharmacy field.
• Passion for delivering great service and helping customers.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with customers.
• Initiative to make the right decisions for customers.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of a modern Tesco Pharmacy as part of a team.
• Accurately dispense prescription medicines with attention to detail.
• Provide friendly, confident advice to customers on medicines and services.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Handle queries within competence and escalate when needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and SOP compliance.
• Ensure prescription administration is completed on time.
• Support promotional activities and company initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy environment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

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.

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.

About the role

Availability Window
Days
From time
To time
Sun
10:00:00
16:00:00
Sat
12:00:00
20:00:00

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 escape 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.

You will need

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.

Whats 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

About Us

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.

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves, Everyone’s Welcome.

We also understand that life varies for each of us, so we’re always open to conversations about flexible working. Talk to us during your application about how we can support you.

We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.