Dispensing Assistant Apprentice (A K Chemists Ltd)

A K CHEMISTS LTD · Southend-on-Sea

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AdministrationApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

We are a family-run community pharmacy, serving the people of Southend-on-Sea and beyond, since 1992.

Shifts to be confirmed. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Numeracy skills, Confident with IT systems, Willing to learn new systems, Customer service skills, Reliable and punctual, Willing to learn and develop, Careful and accurate, Honest and trustworthy, Professional and respectful, Friendly and approachable, Calm under pressure, Patient-focused, Able to ask for help, Positive attitude, Responsible & safety conscious, Ability to follow written procedures and instructions., Committed to maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Numeracy skills
  • Confident with IT systems
  • Willing to learn new systems
  • Customer service skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Willing to learn and develop
  • Careful and accurate
  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Professional and respectful
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Calm under pressure
  • Patient-focused
  • Able to ask for help
  • Positive attitude
  • Responsible & safety conscious

Other requirements

  • Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
  • Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Numeracy skills, Confident with IT systems, Willing to learn new systems, Customer service skills, Reliable and punctual, Willing to learn and develop, Careful and accurate, Honest and trustworthy, Professional and respectful, Friendly and approachable, Calm under pressure, Patient-focused, Able to ask for help, Positive attitude, Responsible & safety conscious, Ability to follow written procedures and instructions., Committed to maintaining confidentiality.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential for permanent role on completion of apprenticeship.

This role provides an excellent starting point for a career in pharmacy and healthcare. Following successful completion of training, you may have opportunities to progress into roles such as Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician, or wider roles in healthcare, medicines management, administration or training.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 10 Nov 2026
Apply by 31 Dec 2026

Where you'd be based

SS2 4LB

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