Pharmacy Technician - Farnworth Superstore
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£14 – £15 / hour
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3212 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Tesco is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3212 (Pharmaceutical technicians) · 86% match
- Ineligible 7114 (Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants) · 7% match
- Likely 2251 (Pharmacists) · 5% match
Ask Tesco what the duties are.
About the role
Availability Window
Days
From time
To time
Sun
14:00:00
21:15:00
Mon
14:30:00
21:15:00
Tue
09:30:00
15:00:00
Wed
09:00:00
15:00:00
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.
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.
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)
Flexible working available from day one
10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay‑day weekends, with a second card to share with family
Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life
Life cover worth five times your pay and an award‑winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycle‑to‑work schemes
Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life’s key moments
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmaceutical technicians (SOC 3212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £26,572–36,348
- Median £31,096
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
This role's pay (£14 – £15 / hour) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tesco holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3212 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.