Trainee Counter Assistant

at  Cohens Chemist

10263– 29 hour Trainee Counter Assistant – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
We are looking to recruit a 29 hour Trainee Counter Assistant on a 12 month fixed-term contract to work at our 493 branch located at 14 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JE.
The proposed shift pattern is as follows:
Monday 09:00 – 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Wednesday 13:00 – 18:00
Thursday 13:00 – 18:00
Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Saturday 09:00 –12:00
As a Trainee Pharmacy Counter Assistant, you will work under the supervision of the Pharmacist and you will assist customers with the sale of over the counter medicines, offering advice on the provision of information, symptoms and products as well promoting the additional services that our branch offers. You will also be tasked with replenishing stock and supporting the pharmacy team.
The role would ideally suit someone with previous customer service experience. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
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.

You will be enrolled onto a Medicines Counter Assistant Course that you will complete in branch over a period of time and once qualified you will be able to confidently:

• Support colleagues in running a successful pharmacy service
• Advise Customers on how to manage common conditions encountered in the pharmacy
• Recommend over the counter products appropriately to customers
• Support colleagues with receiving and handing out prescriptions.

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