Pharmacy Dispenser — Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunity

Tesco; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 20 days + personal day

Flexible hours

Colleague discount 10%

Wellbeing services

Life cover + pension

Discounts & shares

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Dispenser to support everyday pharmacy operations in our store. You will dispense prescriptions with care, advise customers, and help maintain high standards of service and compliance.

Flexible hours and a minimum 16 hours per week are offered, with shifts scheduled in advance. We value friendly, detail-oriented colleagues who enjoy teamwork and delivering practical health solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications gained from working in a Pharmacy environment.
• 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 to support everyday pharmacy operations in our store. You will dispense prescriptions with care, advise customers, and help maintain high standards of service and compliance.

Flexible hours and a minimum 16 hours per week are offered, with shifts scheduled in advance. We value friendly, detail-oriented colleagues who enjoy teamwork and delivering practical health solutions.