Pharmacy Dispenser - Thetford Superstore

Tesco UK; Tetford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our team in the UK. You will help dispense prescription medicines, advise customers on products and services, and work as part of a collaborative store team.

The role offers flexible hours with a guaranteed minimum weekly commitment and part-time shifts. Training and development within Tesco Pharmacy are supported, with a focus on customer service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications gained from working in a Pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 escalation 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

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Availability Window

• Mon: 13:00:00 18:00:00
• Tue: 08:00:00 15:00:00
• Wed: 08:00:00 13:30:00
• Thu: 11:00:00 18:00:00
• Fri: 12:00:00 18:00:00
• Sat: 13:00:00 20:00:00

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.

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 escalation 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.

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.