Pharmacy Counter Assistant

15 hours ago


Oldham OL QD, United Kingdom Market Square Pharmacy Full time

Trainee Counter Assistant (£12.21/hr) – the ADULT national living wage – regardless of age

Interviews will ONLY be held on Saturday 15th November 2025. I fyou cannot make this date, please do not apply.

Suitable for students.

Hours on offer.

Monday 4.30pm to 9pm

Tuesday 4.30pm to 9pm

Thursday 4.30pm to 9pm

Total hours 13.5hrs/week

I need everyone who applies to be aware we are VERY BUSY and it is a tough job. - there have been many quitters We are a very busy pharmacy - probably the busiest in Oldham.

There is a lot to learn and it is physically and mentally demanding.

We are looking to employ someone who lives locally and can work flexible hours. You will need to be able to work fast, under pressure and maintain an excellent level of customer service. You will need to be able to learn new skills fast and absorb a lot of information.

No previous pharmacy experience is required. We provide full training which will enable you to hand out prescriptions, process orders for repeat medicines, give basic advice on minor ailments, put stock away, keep the pharmacy clean, safe and tidy and dispense medicines.

If you do not hear from us within a week of applying, you have not been successful.

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview on Saturday 15th November, you will be allocated an interview time, you may request a change of TIME - NOT DATE.

The interview will be a maximum of 15mins face to face meeting. This will be held in the dispensary area where others can hear you. You will be presented with a test, this will consist of mental arithmetic and spelling questions, there will also be a "spot the difference" challenge.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person



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