Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Wigan is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship, designed for those interested in gaining valuable experience in retail pharmacy. The role includes engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and assisting with stock management. Ideal candidates should be within 35 minutes of the pharmacy and have a desire to learn. This position pays £7.55 per hour with an opportunity to achieve a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required for applicants without Level 2 or equivalent.
• Opportunity to gain pharmacy qualification through Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver public health services and advice.

Skills

Customer engagement

Prescription counter services

Advice on medication

Stock management

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (desired)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03796
• Application Deadline Date: 06/01/2026
• Start Date: 07/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fr 9am-6pm

About the course

WN2 5XA 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.

Brief Description

WN2 5XA 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

WN2 5XA 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 - Wigan

• 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

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy.
This role is paying £7.55ph