Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

SUPERDRUG

Update date :
Oct 14, 2026

Country :
United Kingdom

Region :
South East

County :
Berkshire

Town :
READING

Category :
Retail

Contract type :
Internship

Availability :
Part time

Start Your Pharmacy Career with Superdrug - No Experience Needed!

Location: Reading

Hours: 14 hours per week, 5 hours on a Wednesday and 9 hours on a Saturday.

Salary: Up to £13.15 per hour, depending on age

Are you looking to kickstart a career in healthcare but don't have experience? At Superdrug, we believe in nurturing talent from the ground up. Join us as a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant and learn on the job while working towards becoming a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser. With over 200 pharmacies and 90+ health clinics across the UK, we're proud to offer accessible, high quality healthcare and you could be part of it!

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Real-time earnings tracking with Stream
• Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated person
• Discounted services including Online Doctor
• Access to Aviva Digicare Workplace+ for you and your family - including Digital GP, mental health consultations, and annual health checks
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

• Supporting the pharmacy team with counter sales and stock replenishment
• Providing friendly, attentive service to customers and patients
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and merchandising
• Learning on the job and undertaking a Healthcare Assistant course
• Progressing towards a Pharmacy Dispenser qualification over time

• No prior experience required - just a passion for healthcare and customer service
• A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a team or independently
• Confidence to thrive in a fast-paced environment