Pharmacy Dispenser - Flexible Hours & Growth

Tesco; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday starting at 20 days plus a day

Flexible working

10% colleague discount

Wellbeing services

Life cover and pension

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Dispenser in the United Kingdom. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in a busy store, dispensing prescriptions with care and offering friendly advice.

Pay starts at £13.70 per hour, rising to £14.97 in stores within the M25. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, with roles from 12 hours also available. Shifts are planned within the shown availability windows.

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, 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.

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.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Job description

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Dispenser in the United Kingdom. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in a busy store, dispensing prescriptions with care and offering friendly advice.

Pay starts at £13.70 per hour, rising to £14.97 in stores within the M25. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, with roles from 12 hours also available. Shifts are planned within the shown availability windows.