Apprentice – Ashton-under-lyne, Job Ref: 11750
11750 – 30-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – 12-month fixed term contract
We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to work at our 499-branch located at 2 Albion Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6HF.
Shift Pattern
- Monday 09:00‑18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
- Tuesday 09:00‑18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
- Wednesday 09:00‑18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
- Thursday 09:00‑18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
- Friday 09:00‑18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Rate of pay: £8.00 per hour
This position is offered on a fixed term basis for 18 months whilst the successful applicant completes the Pharmacy Apprenticeship. Successful completion may lead to a permanent position.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and working to high standards, meeting individual and team objectives. You will assist the smooth running of the branch by following company procedures, and dispensing and labelling prescription items under the guidance of your colleague’s.
Your duties will increase as you progress through the comprehensive training programme covering all aspects of pharmacy services, enabling you to gain the recognised qualification and carry out duties as a qualified pharmacy assistant.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required as full training will be given. You should have a desire to learn and progress your career, be a hardworking, confident communicator, have the utmost attention to detail, excellent timekeeping, and great people skills which are essential.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 4 weeks of paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
- EAP provided by BUPA
- Pension contributions
- Regulatory training where required
- Free uniform
Equality and Diversity
We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent.
Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.
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