Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Preston is offering an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant. The role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and assisting with public health initiatives. Applicants should have or be willing to obtain GCSEs in Maths and English, and must be available for an interview on January 13th. This apprenticeship position offers a competitive wage of £7.55 per hour and provides valuable retail experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete initial Maths and English tests if required.
• Availability to interview on 13th January.
• Ability to drive is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescription counter services and advice.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Help deliver public health services.
• Order pharmaceutical stock.

Skills

Customer engagement

Over-the-counter medication advising

Stock rotation

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

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.