Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Level: 2


Employer: HIGH SPEED PHARMACY LTD


Location: 72 WOOD LANE

WA15 7PL

Kick-start your healthcare career with us! Join our friendly pharmacy team as an Apprentice — earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Expected start date: 18/09/2026

Hours per week: 40 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice - Timperley.
  • Start your career in healthcare — earn while you learn.
  • Looking for a hands-on role where you'll help make a real difference to people's health, every single day? Join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice and gain a nationally recognised qualification while getting paid.

About the role:

You'll support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, working closely with the team to deliver a safe, efficient service. Alongside your role, you'll complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship — with full training and support provided every step of the way.

Key duties:

  • Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision).
  • Handling stock and deliveries, and keeping accurate records.
  • Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and orders.
  • Responding to patient queries.
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality.
  • Working as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to patients.


What we're looking for:

  • A genuine interest in healthcare and helping people.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliability, punctuality and professionalism.
  • Competent use of computers.


No previous pharmacy experience needed — full training provided.

Apprenticeship details:

  • Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant
  • Apprenticeship.
  • Duration: Typically 15 months.
  • Training: Delivered alongside your job through blended learning.
  • Apprentices must be able to commit to their contracted working hours plus guided learning hours.


Why apply?

Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role.
Gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Build transferable skills and long-term career opportunities in pharmacy.


Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found — so don't wait to apply!

About employer

High Speed Pharmacy is a friendly pharmacy based in Timperley, combining the personal care of a traditional community pharmacy with the convenience of modern digital services — all delivered by a small, caring and supportive team.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths and English
  • grade: 4-9

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.

    On successful completion, you'll be well-placed to potentially progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, take on a Dispensing Assistant role, or maybe move into more senior positions within the pharmacy.

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Vacancy title

Vacancy description

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills