Pharmacy Assistant (Full-time)

Montu UK
Winnersh, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in logistics or order fulfillment. This contract role in Winnersh suits candidates seeking full-time hours with training and growth opportunities in the healthcare domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with logistics or order fulfillment experience in a fast-paced setting
    — “fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping orders moving through the pharmacy”
  • Individuals interested in transitioning into healthcare with no prior pharmacy background
    — “No previous pharmacy experience required – full training will be provided!”
  • Those who value structured work environments with clear progression and benefits
    — “Generous Annual Leave: 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 27 after your first year and 30 after your third year”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a full-time commitment with no remote flexibility mentioned
    — “Monday to Saturday, full-time (5 days per week). 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to work in fast-paced environments and maintain attention to detail
    — “work accurately in a fast-paced environment”
  • Highlight your willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures
    — “full training will be provided”
  • Showcase your experience in team-based roles and supporting colleagues
    — “team player who enjoys practical, hands-on work and supporting colleagues”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Experience in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Typical background
Positive attitude and reliability

Skills & requirements

Required

Attention To DetailOrganisationReliabilityTeamwork

Preferred

Pharmacy Experience

Stack & domain

PharmacyPackingOrder ManagementAttention To DetailReliabilityTeamworkCommunicationHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Montu UK via Ashby

FULL-TIME PHARMACY PACKING ASSISTANT – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Location: Winnersh, Reading

Pay: £10.85 per hour (ages 18–20) / £12.71 per hour (ages 21+)

Hours: Monday to Saturday, full-time (5 days per week). 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break. Overtime available.

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a friendly and supportive environment? We’re hiring Pharmacy Packing Assistants to help keep our pharmacy operations running smoothly and ensure prescriptions are prepared and dispatched efficiently.

No previous pharmacy experience is needed – just a positive attitude, reliability and great attention to detail!

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping orders moving through the pharmacy. Alongside packing prescription orders, you’ll sometimes help coordinate prescriptions to ensure they progress smoothly through the process. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, staying organised and supporting your colleagues to meet daily targets.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Pack prescription orders carefully and accurately, ensuring orders are complete and ready for dispatch.
  • Assemble boxes and prepare prescriptions for shipment.
  • Support with prescription coordination, helping to track and organise orders as they move through the pharmacy.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the pharmacy team to keep orders progressing efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workspace.
  • Follow procedures and instructions carefully, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • A reliable, organised and detail-oriented individual.
  • Someone who can follow instructions and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
  • A team player who enjoys practical, hands-on work and supporting colleagues.
  • Someone comfortable switching between packing tasks and occasional prescription coordination.
  • No previous pharmacy experience required – full training will be provided!

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Full Training: Learn on the job in a supportive team.
  • Full-time Hours: 40 hours per week, with overtime available.
  • Generous Annual Leave: 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 27 after your first year and 30 after your third year, plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions.
  • Private Healthcare: Access to private healthcare benefits.
  • Flexibility and Wellbeing: Cycle-to-work scheme and other wellbeing benefits.
  • Growth Opportunities: Opportunities to collaborate across teams, represent Montu at events and develop your skills.
  • Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

ABOUT US

Montu UK is a leading digital healthcare company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM). We’re dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative environment where our teams work together to ensure patients receive their prescriptions efficiently and reliably. Every role plays an important part in our operations and contributes to making a real difference to patients’ lives.

Interested in joining us? Apply today and start your career with Montu UK!

Source: Montu UK careers (Ashby)

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