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.
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)Â
Flexible working available from day oneÂ
10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay‑day weekends, with a second card to share with familyÂ
Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and lifeÂ
Life cover worth five times your pay and an award‑winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%Â
A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycle‑to‑work schemesÂ
Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life’s key moments
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.
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.
Tesco’s vision is to be every customer’s favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.
We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves, Everyone’s Welcome.
We also understand that life varies for each of us, so we’re always open to conversations about flexible working. Talk to us during your application about how we can support you.
We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here
One of the world’s largest retailers of consumer goods from food to fashion. Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day in our stores and online is at the heart of everything we do.
Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen using the £30 he received on leaving the Royal Flying Corp, we’ve come a long way from his small market stall in East London. Today over 400,000 colleagues work across our stores, office, distribution and customer engagement centres in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Share our passion for the people, products and places that make us great, and we can offer the right support to develop your skills. If you’re looking for the perfect work-life balance, a collaborative culture and flexible ways of working, find your opportunity to get on at www.tesco-careers.com
