Build Your Career — Join McKeevers Chemists
Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Full Time, Newry
McKeevers Chemists — Building Your Future in Pharmacy
Are you ready to build a meaningful, long-term career in pharmacy while earning a wage and gaining a recognised professional qualification? At McKeevers Chemists, we invest in people who want to grow. This Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship allows you to learn on the job, gain industry qualifications, and develop real workplace skills — all while getting paid. This is more than a job — it’s a structured pathway to becoming a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
About the Apprenticeship
This is a two-year, full-time Pharmacy Services Level 3 apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Belfast Met. It combines structured college learning with hands‑on experience in a busy pharmacy environment. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals while developing the technical knowledge, confidence, and professional behaviours required to succeed in the pharmacy sector.
Successful completion leads to:
- A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Eligibility for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- Strong foundations for career progression within pharmacy
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the programme, you will develop the practical and professional skills required to perform safely and effectively in a pharmacy setting, including:
- Dispensing and pharmaceutical procedures
- Patient care and pharmacy operations
- Professional attitudes and workplace behaviours
- Communication and teamwork
- Organisation and time management
- Regulatory and industry knowledge
You will complete the Level 3 Pharmacy Services qualification alongside essential skills training, supported both in college and in the workplace.
Work Placement Pathway
This apprenticeship follows the community pharmacy pathway. Applicants must secure employment within a community pharmacy in Northern Ireland prior to starting the programme. The role includes:
- A minimum of 21 hours employment per week in a community pharmacy
- One day per week day‑release learning at college
Workplace mentoring and college support ensure you gain real-world competence alongside academic knowledge.
Workplace Experience at McKeevers Chemists
At McKeevers Chemists, learning is hands‑on. You will be supported by experienced colleagues who will mentor you in:
- Delivering excellent patient and customer care
- Maintaining professional pharmacy standards
- Safe and responsible working practices
- Building confidence in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
We focus on developing not only skills — but the professional mindset needed for long‑term success.
Eligibility
This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals entering the pharmacy sector or progressing into a Pharmacy Technician role. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in Northern Ireland
- Secure employment within a community pharmacy
- Meet programme entry requirements
Why Join McKeevers Chemists?
- Learn while you earn
- Gain recognised professional qualifications
- Structured career development pathway
- Supportive mentoring and training environment
- Opportunity to grow within a trusted pharmacy team
We are passionate about helping apprentices develop into confident, qualified pharmacy professionals.
McKeevers Chemists is an equal opportunities employer.
