Pharmacy Healthcare Sales Assistant

HEALTHCARE SALES ASSISTANT - Everetts Pharmacy Locks Heath

*18.5 Average Hours per week:

Week One: Monday (5.00pm-7.00pm), Tuesday (2.30pm-7.00pm), Wednesday / Thursday (5.00pm-7.00pm) and Friday (11.00am-7.00pm)

Week Two: Monday (11.00am-7.00pm), Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday (5.00pm-7.00pm) and Friday (2.30pm-7.00pm)

Plus Sunday (10.00am-2.00pm) (1 in 4 week rota).

Everetts Pharmacy Healthcare / Sales Assistants are the initial friendly face in providing quality pharmacy patient and customer care. They provide advice and guidance on purchasing/using over the counter medicines and referring patients to pharmacists. They aim to exceed customer expectations by using excellent communication skills in developing relationships. They provide and sell the best products and services for each individual customer in order to assist customers/patients to improve their general health and well-being.

The ideal applicant would have retail/pharmacy experience and a Medicine Counters Assistant (or equivalent) qualification. However, if you have the right attitude, excellent communication skills, commitment and a passion for working in your local community we’ll support you to train and qualify. If you have what it takes to provide an amazing service to every customer who comes through Everetts doors, and enjoy working as part of a busy, close-knit community team please apply.

*Staff to be flexible as rota may change /potential overtime.

To apply please complete an Everetts application form - available in store, online via company website: everettspharmacy.co.uk or email recruitment@everettspharmacy.co.uk.

Please Quote Vacancy Ref: 394

Closing for application forms: 4th October 2026

Completed Application forms to be returned to: HR Dept. H J Everett, 42 Bridge Road, Park Gate, SO31 7GF or Email recruitment@everettspharmacy.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Sick pay

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

  • Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
  • Retail Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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