Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy services provider in Preston is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to engage with customers and provide prescription services. The role involves stock management and assisting with public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification. The position offers £7.55 per hour with training provided. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English or be willing to complete initial tests. Availability for interviews on January 13th is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Housekeeping duties including stock rotation and replenishment.
• Must complete initial Maths and English tests if qualifications are lacking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Order pharmaceutical stock.
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock rotation

Public health service delivery

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (desired)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03929
• Application Deadline Date: 05/02/2026
• Start Date: 07/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon- Fri 9am-9pm Hours to be agreed between these times (may include weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

PR2 1JR This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - PRESTON
• Gain experience in retail
• Learn about over-the-counter medicines
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments

Must be available to interview on Tuesday 13th January.

Mon- Fri 9am-9pm Hours to be agreed between these times (may include weekends)

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.

£7.55ph

Please ensure that you complete your application in full and upload an updated CV.