Weldricks Pharmacy doesn't have the branch count of Boots or the national reach of Well. But with 37 active vacancies from roughly 60 branches, this family-owned South Yorkshire chain has one of the highest recruitment intensities in UK pharmacy — 0.62 vacancies per branch.
For context, Boots runs 537 vacancies across ~2,200 branches (0.24 per branch). Cohens has 69 from ~170 (0.41 per branch). Weldricks' rate suggests either ambitious expansion or a staffing challenge that's worth understanding before you apply.
Weldricks by the Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active vacancies | 37 |
| Share of UK total (1,385) | 2.7% |
| Estimated branches | ~60 |
| Vacancies per branch | ~0.62 |
| Primary region | Yorkshire & Humber |
| Ownership | Family-owned (Weldrick family) |
| Headquarters | Doncaster |
The Yorkshire Salary Context
Weldricks operates almost exclusively within Yorkshire and the Humber, where pharmacist salary data from PharmSee shows:
| Measure | Yorkshire & Humber | National |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £42,570 | £42,631 |
| Mean salary | £42,106 | £43,164 |
| Upper quartile | £52,030 | £54,639 |
| Sample size | 52 | 389 |
Yorkshire sits almost exactly on the national median — a rarity. Unlike the West Midlands (where the mean-median gap is £8,789) or London (where the premium commands £51,468 median), Yorkshire offers predictable, mid-market pay with a tight distribution.
For Weldricks candidates, this means salary expectations are well-calibrated: what you see advertised is likely close to what the market pays. No misleading averages, no outlier-driven distortions.
How Weldricks Compares to Regional Competitors
In South Yorkshire, a pharmacy professional choosing between employers faces this landscape:
| Employer | Yorkshire Vacancies | National Total | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | ~60 (est.) | 537 | Corporate, standardised |
| Cohens | ~30 (est.) | 69 | Northern chain, growing |
| Weldricks | 37 | 37 | Local, family-owned |
| NHS Jobs | ~50 (est.) | 519 | Hospital/clinical roles |
Weldricks' 37 vacancies make it a significant employer in the South Yorkshire micro-market. In Doncaster alone, Weldricks likely operates more branches than any other single chain.
The GP-to-Pharmacy Ratio in Weldricks Territory
Our location analysis shows the areas where Weldricks branches concentrate:
| Area | GP:Pharmacy Ratio | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield (S1, 3mi) | 0.76:1 | Well-served — pharmacy surplus |
| Doncaster (DN1, 5mi) | 0.69:1 | Well-served |
| Leeds (LS1, 3mi) | 0.85:1 | Balanced |
These are pharmacy-rich areas — meaning less GP overflow pressure than places like Liverpool (1.40:1) or Brighton (1.26:1). For Weldricks pharmacists, this translates to more traditional dispensing workloads and potentially less Pharmacy First clinical pressure.
Who Should Apply
Weldricks suits pharmacy professionals who value:
- Local roots: you won't be posted to the other end of England
- Family business culture: smaller organisation, potentially more autonomy
- Stable market pay: £42,570 median without London's cost-of-living penalty
- High demand: 0.62 vacancies per branch means you're wanted, and may have negotiating power
Browse current Weldricks listings and compare them against the full South Yorkshire market on PharmSee's jobs board. Use our salary tool to check whether the offer matches regional benchmarks.
Data: PharmSee analysis of 1,385 active pharmacy vacancies across 11 sources and 52 Yorkshire salary samples, April 2026.