Our community-based Pharmacy in Whitefield Manchester is hoping to recruit a determined individual as an Apprentice Pharmacy Dispenser.
Duties include:
Dispensing medications under supervision
General admin
Serving patients over the counter
Using the shop till
Dealing with over the counter and telephone queries
Using the pharmacy computer system
Dealing with stock deliveries
Stock management
Ensuring pharmacy shop shelves are replenished
Date checking of stock
Processing NHS prescriptions
General shop cleaning and maintenance
Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place at the workplace- no need to travel to a college
Training Outcome:
Working as a permanent member of the pharmacy team. Opportunity to complete Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualifications and for the right candidate an opportunity to work towards Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Employer Description:Busy Independent Community pharmacy, with a close knit team.Working Hours :The branch opening times are
8.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am - 12.00pm Saturdays to be worked on a Rota basis.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Hard working,Punctual,Friendly,Flexible approach to working....Read more...
As an Optical Assistant, your main duties include:
Establishing strong relationships with customers by attentive listening and comprehension of their needs.
Assisting customers in selecting products that suit their lifestyle and preferences.
Managing the ordering and dispensing of glasses and contact lenses.
Offering post-purchase support through adjustments.
Collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Completing administrative tasks related to store operations, with comprehensive training provided.
Training:
Practical experience in an optical setting, allowing you to work towards the Level 3 Optical assistant qualification.
Mentorship and teaching from qualified opticians.
Potential for long-term employment as a certified Optical Assistant.
Exposure to the challenging and rewarding aspects of the optical industry.
Training Outcome:Potential for long-term employment as a certified Optical Assistant.Exposure to the challenging and rewarding aspects of the optical industryEmployer Description:An optician's shop (or optical store) is a blend of healthcare and retail, featuring display areas with numerous eyeglass frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses, alongside private consulting rooms where trained staff help customers select eyewear and fit them to prescriptions provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists, offering personalized service for vision correction and eye healthWorking Hours :9am-6pm
Between Monday - SundaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To be successful on the programme you will be self-motivated and have the drive to succeed.
You will have strong numerical and communication skills and duties will include:
Creating, and/or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation
Preparation and/or the drafting of monthly financial statements
Understand and apply professional standards and legal regulations to the organisation’s financial information
Become proficient in the organisation's IT systems applicable to carrying out your role
A commitment to learning is essential as is the ability to think on your feet and use your initiative.Training:
You can expect to attain either the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician
On and off the job training and location to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us
Future career aspirations could be Assistant Financial Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Business Tax Assistant, Senior Financial Officer to name a few
Employer Description:Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Working Hours :Monday - Friday; 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Breaks to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Assistant General ManagerSalary + Bonus: $105,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina PTO: Generous Paid Time Off package 401(k): Company-sponsored 401(k) plan Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; additional voluntary benefitsPosition OverviewWe are assisting our well-respected client in their search for an Assistant General Manager (AGM) to support operations at a premier 55+ active adult community in Hilton Head, South Carolina. This large-scale, amenity-rich community remains under developer control and currently includes approximately 3,000 homes, with significant future expansion planned.The AGM plays a critical leadership role in overseeing daily operations across multiple departments and ensuring exceptional resident experiences while maintaining strong financial and operational performance.Community OverviewThis gated community features a Master Association as well as a separate, sub-association located within the gates. Amenities are extensive and include:
Full-service restaurantRobust, year-round lifestyle program featuring live music seven days a week50+ resident clubs and organized activitiesLarge fitness centerLake club and resort-style poolWoodworking shop and pottery studioDog spaMultiple additional activity and gathering spaces
The community is supported by approximately 90 associates and a comprehensive leadership team.Key Responsibilities
Provide direct oversight and leadership to all department heads.Drive operational excellence across food & beverage, lifestyle programming, facilities, and HOA managementPartner closely with onsite developer representatives, including the General Manager and Lifestyle DirectorOversee and manage a complex, multi-tiered budget currently operating under deficit fundingEnsure strong financial stewardship, forecasting, and cost controlsMaintain high levels of resident satisfaction and engagementSupport long-term strategic planning aligned with continued community buildout and growth
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The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team providing over the counter and prescription pharmaceutical services to the local community.
Helping with day-to-day tasks, such as consultations, dispensing medicine and general admin, the suitable candidate will be spending their time in both the shop-front retail and dispensary sides of the pharmacy.
Other tasks may include:
Operating the cash till
Merchandising
Reacting to incoming internet and phone enquiries
Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
Handling and unpacking orders
Stock management
Date-checking of stock and processing prescriptions
Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard
Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace.
There will be an (EPA) end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:On completion of the intermediate apprenticeship, individuals will have the opportunity to apply to progress on to the advanced apprenticeship, they may also be offered full-time employment by the employer.Employer Description:Cliffe Avenue Pharmacy has been serving the local community for many years. An NHS registered pharmacy, its staff provide both over-the-counter and prescription services.Working Hours :Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton Keynes Full Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply Now To apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
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You will have a real job from day one and make a genuine contribution to the business.
Essentially, the responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with specific parts of the organisation and interact with internal and/or external customers, with a focus on adding value, but the real flavour of the job will come from the team you are working with.
In this role, working as an NPD Assistant, you will be working with our Development Team!
You will communicate with multiple teams across the business, support customer visits, and complete administrative tasks to support all aspects of the product development cycle.
You will be expected to undertake the role efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills.
The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Training:
This is a 2-year programme, during which time you will undertake the Level 3 Advanced Business Administrator standard and qualification.
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets we have set for you, you are guaranteed a permanent role with us.
Employer Description:Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Strong IT Skills,Competent social media skills,Decision-Making,Proactive....Read more...
The position available is an apprenticeship for an office administration assistant, the duties involved are briefly outlined below, but are not limited to:
To answer phone calls and distribute calls to the correct department or persons in the office.
To communicate and correspond professionally with clients.
To be able to use computer software to input data collected on site from surveyors into various databases, spreadsheets, etc.
To input data into Client specific databases via web portals.
To schedule surveyor/analyst appointments, liaise with tenants via telephone and letter and ensure appointments are booked in accordance with the Contracts and that Surveyors/Analysts works on site are maximised.
To oversee the smooth running of various contracts in accordance with the policies and procedures set out by the company.
To manage all associated contract documents including KPI's, survey logs etc, and ensure all reports are delivered within the contracted timescales.
To communicate well with Office manager, Contracts managers and higher authorities, thus ensuring that all works are issued correctly, and invoiced monthly, or as per the specific contract requirements.
To communicate with site staff (surveyors and analysts) and in-house laboratory staff and plan drawing staff. Thus, to highlight when samples and plans are overdue to avoid delays in report issue.
To carry out any other general office duties daily, such as scanning, photocopying, shredding of confidential data, etc.
Training:You will have remote teaching and learning via Teams, supported with an online learning platform. You will be supported to End Point Assessment and upon passing the programme, will achieve Business Administrator Level 3 (Advanced) with either Distinction or Pass. Training Outcome:Previous apprentices have been retained as permanent members of staff and have progressed through the company. However, this is dependant on progress and performance and is not always guaranteed. Employer Description:AC&MS Ltd was established in 2003 as an independent asbestos consultancy. Based in Essex. AC&MS Ltd are specialists in asbestos risk management and provide support and advice across a full range of services from asbestos surveys, sampling and analysis, through to the project management of asbestos removal and analytical air testing. In effect, a one-stop shop for any asbestos related work. Since AC&MS Ltd was founded in 2003, the company has strengthened from year to year, and continues to successfully deliver Asbestos Consultancy and Management Services, both reactive and planned, to a large client base from both the public and private sectors. Clients include City Councils, County Councils, the NHS, Large Building Consortiums, Education and College Sites, Banks and Building Societies, Hotels and Leisure Facilities, Churches, Housing Associations, etc.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (1 hour paid lunch per day).
Applicant can opt to work 30-40 hours per week, upon discussion with Director.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Staverton, Near Totnes Job Type: Part-Time (Monday to Wednesday) Salary: £28,000 to £38,000k pro-rataRecruiter: Mego Employment Ltd
Job Overview:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent retail business based in Staverton, known for its thriving farm shop, traditional butcher’s counter, seasonal produce, and popular local goods such as Riverford Dairy products and handmade pies.
This part-time Accounts Assistant role is ideal for someone experienced in Accounts and Payroll, who thrives in a varied role and enjoys supporting a collaborative finance team within a complex, multi-departmental business.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, nominal, etc.)
Support with weekly retail sales reporting and management accounts
Enter data into Sage 50 (invoices, petty cash, card receipts, journals, expenses)
Maintain digital and paper-based financial records
Oversee weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees
Provide payroll and purchase ledger cover during staff holidays
Ensure reconciliation between Sage Payroll and RotaCloud absence records
Submit VAT returns accurately and on time
Respond to internal finance queries and support ad hoc finance tasks
Manage and monitor admin-related contracts and documentation
Requirements:
Proven experience with Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll
Confident with payroll processes, reconciliations, pensions, and submissions
High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Able to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team
Willingness to provide holiday cover and share responsibilities
Hours:
Monday to Wednesday
9:00am – 5:30pm
30-minute lunch break
Benefits:
31 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Annual profit share scheme (e.g. £1,000 this year)
20% staff discount
Cycle to Work scheme
How to Apply:
Apply directly through Indeed, or contact Chris Henry at Mego Employment Ltd: 📧 chris.henry@mego.co.uk 📞 01803 840844....Read more...
