Pharmacy Technician - Shrewsbury Extra

Tesco; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fee paid annually

Holiday 20–22 days + personal day

Flexible working from day one

Colleague Clubcard discount 10-15%

Wellbeing services

Life cover 5x pay + pension with 7.5%匹

Disability-friendly benefits

Job summary

Tesco Pharmacy in Shrewsbury is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to join our eager team. You will dispense prescriptions, advise customers on medicines and services, and support the pharmacy to maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.

Role requires NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician and current GPhC registration, with CPD evidence. Flexible shifts, store discounts, uniform provided and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
• Current GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Evidence of CPD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescription medicines and assess legal appropriateness.
• Provide friendly, professional advice on medicines and pharmacy services.
• Support pharmacy management and follow SOPs and dispensary routines.
• Keep dispensary and consultation areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Handle customer and healthcare professional queries within competence.
• Complete prescription administration accurately and on time.
• Promote pharmacy services, products and company initiatives.
• Coach and support team members as needed.
• Maintain GPhC registration, training and professional development.

Skills

Dispense medicines

Customer service

GPhC registered

Education

NVQ-level Pharmacy Technician

GPhC registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Shrewsbury Extra

Company: Tesco Salary: Competitive Hours: Part-time Location: Shrewsbury, SY1 4HA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Summary

About the role

Availability Window

Days From time To time Mon 09:00:00 18:00:00

Tue 09:00:00 18:00:00

Wed 10:00:00 19:00:00

Fri 09:00:00 18:00:00

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 Technicians pay starts at £14.21 per hour, rising to £15.48 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.

• Accurately dispense prescription medicines and assess legal appropriateness.
• Provide friendly, professional advice on medicines, ailments and pharmacy services.
• Support pharmacy management and follow all SOPs and dispensary routines.
• Keep dispensary and consultation areas clean, organised and compliant.
• Handle customer and healthcare professional queries within competence.
• Complete prescription administration accurately and on time.
• Promote pharmacy services, products and company initiatives.
• Coach and support team members as needed.
• Maintain GPhC registration, training and professional development.

• NVQ‑level Pharmacy Technician or Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.
• Evidence of completing a recognised training programme for Pharmacy Technicians or Accuracy Checking Technicians.
• Proof of meeting annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

• Annual payment of your GPhC fee
• 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 pay‑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 award‑winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycle‑to‑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[1] here.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.