Centralised Pharmacy Operative - MediPAC

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare supply company is seeking a Centralised Pharmacy Operative in Runcorn. The role involves participating in an automated pharmacy operation, ensuring correct product processing. Candidates should have an NVQ2 or willingness to train. Practical experience in a pharmacy or related field is desirable. This position offers an opportunity to work in a leading automated pharmacy with full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or willing to undergo training.
• Practical experience in a pharmacy, hospital or manufacturing/industrial environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in automated facility to efficiently process products.
• Support team in new business initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Accurate handling of medicines

Self-motivation

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: North West Location: Runcorn Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 12/11/2025 Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXHealthcareDistributionLimited-45791-648 Job Views: 1

Overview

Centralised Pharmacy Operative – MediPAC (Permanent) role with full-time hours – 40 hours per week. Working Monday to Friday 6am – 2:30pm, 12‑months fixed term.

About us

MediPAC is our facility in Runcorn that has been operating since June 2019 and provides a "Hub and Spoke" solution for assembling repeat prescriptions in pharmacy. We are one of the UK’s largest automated pharmacies, using industry‑leading technology; our site currently assembles in excess of 1 million repeat prescriptions a month and over 16 million prescriptions annually for all Rowlands branches in England, Scotland and Wales.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity within the MediPAC facility as Centralised Pharmacy Operative, based in Runcorn, Cheshire. You will participate in the automated facility to ensure the correct products are efficiently processed and ready for distribution to the branch network for dispensing.

MediPAC is a registered Pharmacy that is currently looking for either an experienced NVQ2 or somebody willing to join Pharmacy Services to work towards a Central Pharmacy operative qualification.

Who We Want

We are looking for someone who embraces change and is able to support the existing team to participate in new and future business initiatives. You will have a positive “can do” attitude. Practical experience within a community pharmacy, hospital or manufacturing/industrial environment is desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, or a willingness to undertake training to achieve the qualification.

Experience within a community pharmacy, hospital or manufacturing/industrial environment is desirable.

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ensuring accurate handling of medicines
• Ability to demonstrate self‑motivation & initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in an automated/assembly environment