Pharmacy Technician - Swindon Extra

Tesco; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Swindon Extra store. The role involves dispensing medications, providing customer support, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. Candidates must have an NVQ in Pharmacy Technician and GPhC registration. A supportive team and training are provided to promote professional growth.

Benefits

Annual GPhC fee payment

Bonus scheme

Store discounts up to £2000/year

28+ days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Leadership training

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ or equivalent in Pharmacy Technician.
• GPhC registration required.
• Proof of relevant training and CPD completion needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispensing medications with strong customer focus.
• Providing excellent customer service and advice on ailments and products.
• Supporting pharmacy services and ensuring SOP compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Pharmacy Technician

Registration with GPhC

Job description

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Our Pharmacy Technician rate of pay starts from £13.38 an hour; this increases to £14.59 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.

It’s our policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week. If you prefer to work fewer hours (minimum of 12), we have opportunities for this too and would love to hear from you.

We will schedule your shifts within the availability windows you provide, with 3 weeks’ notice. We support flexibility; if your available times closely match but are not exactly the advertised times, please still apply. Read more.

Customers are at the heart of everything we do.

Beyond dispensing medicines, you’ll support customers with smoking cessation, medication reviews, blood pressure checks, and blood glucose testing. It’s about supporting communities and making healthcare accessible and convenient.

Working alongside industry experts, you’ll receive local management and leadership support. Our management team has diverse backgrounds, offering opportunities to learn and grow.

Availability Window

Sun: 10:00 - 16:00

Mon: 08:00 - 20:00

Sat: 08:00 - 20:00

Responsibilities

• Supporting management of our Pharmacy
• Accurately dispensing medications with strong customer focus
• Providing excellent customer service and advice on ailments and products
• Supporting pharmacy services and ensuring SOP compliance
• Assessing prescription legality and handling queries
• Maintaining a tidy dispensary environment
• Supporting team development and personal growth

Requirements

• NVQ or equivalent in Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician
• Registration with GPhC
• Proof of relevant training and CPD completion

We seek talented professionals committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. We offer a supportive team, industry training, and a dynamic environment.

Conditional upon providing bank details before start date.

Benefits

• Annual GPhC fee payment
• Bonus scheme
• Store discounts up to £2000/year
• Specialist training programs
• 28+ days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Leadership training
• Wellbeing resources
• Parental leave benefits
• Colleague discounts
• Support for UK health and social care visa applications

About Us

Tesco aims to be every customer’s favorite shopping destination, committed to responsibility and sustainability. We value diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working and accessible recruitment. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Applicants must be over school leaver age and over 18 for certain roles involving early or late shifts or specific store areas.

For more info, visit www.tescoplc.com.

Additional Details

• Entry level
• Full-time
• Health Care Provider role in Retail

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