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Pharmacy Technician - Burnley Extra

Company:Tesco
Salary:Competitive
Hours:Full-time
Location:Burnley, BB11 2HE
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:13 Sept 2026
Closing date:22 Sept 2026
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Summary

About the role

Availability Window

Days From time To time Mon 08:00:00 16:00:00 Thu 12:00:00 20:00:00 Fri 08:00:00 16:00:00

Customers are at the centre of everything we do. Working in our stores means variety, teamwork, and plenty of daily challenges. You’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of an inclusive team. Whether you want stability, flexibility, or a chance to grow your career, this role could be a great fit.

Tesco Pharmacy Technicians pay starts at £14.21 per hour, rising to £15.48 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

Your contracted hours will be scheduled within the availability windows shown, with at least 3 weeks’ notice of your shifts. If your availability is close to what we’re looking for, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be responsible for

Accurately dispense prescription medicines and assess legal appropriateness.

Provide friendly, professional advice on medicines, ailments and pharmacy services.

Support pharmacy management and follow all SOPs and dispensary routines.

Keep dispensary and consultation areas clean, organised and compliant.

Handle customer and healthcare professional queries within competence.

Complete prescription administration accurately and on time.

Promote pharmacy services, products and company initiatives.

Coach and support team members as needed.

Maintain GPhC registration, training and professional development.

You will need

NVQ‑level Pharmacy Technician or Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (or equivalent).

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician/Accuracy Checking Technician.

Evidence of completing a recognised training programme for Pharmacy Technicians or Accuracy Checking Technicians.

Proof of meeting annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

What’s in it for you

Annual payment of your GPhC fee

Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays) 

Flexible working available from day one 

10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay‑day weekends, with a second card to share with family 

Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life 

Life cover worth five times your pay and an award‑winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5% 

A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycle‑to‑work schemes 

Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life’s key moments

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