Apprentice

at  Cohens Chemist

10264- 30 hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – 18 month fixed term contract
We are looking to recruit a 30 hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to work at our 801 branch located at Halliwell Surgery, Lindfield Drive, Bolton, BL1 3RG.
The proposed shift pattern is:
Monday 11:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Tuesday 11:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Wednesday 11:00-17:30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Thursday 11:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Friday 11:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Rate of pay is: £6.70 an hour
This position is offered on a fixed term basis for 18 Months whilst the successful applicant completes the Pharmacy Apprenticeship, however successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within the business.
No formal qualifications are required as full training will be given. Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services Level 2.
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 be responsible for assisting the smooth running of the branch by following Company procedures, as well as 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, in which you will gain the knowledge and recognised qualification to successfully carry out your duties as a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant.
To be successful in this role you will have a desire to learn and progress your career at Cohens.
This position is ideally suited to someone who is a hard-working, confident communicator. You must have the utmost attention to detail and excellent time keeping.
The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.
Here at Cohens we are proud to offer each of our team members with great rewards and benefits.
When you join Cohens as a new member of our team, you will automatically gain access to a platform of discounts and savings with other retailers, restaurants, leisure providers. This scheme has been designed with you and our existing team members in mind, to provide all our employees with various rewards and benefits to Get Fit, Save Money and Feel Great.

We are also proud to announce that our rewards don’t just stop here. If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increases each year after 6 years’ service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
• Pension contributions
• 20% Staff discount
• Regulatory training
• Free uniform

If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs
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.

Please refer the Job description for details