Apprentice Hairdresser

Thomas Hairdressing are seeking an Apprentice Hairdresser to join their team. The ideal candidate will be creative, ambitious, reliable and a team player with excellent customer service skills. Applicants must have a genuine interest in the industry and be willing to learn. We will support you with all your training whilst training once a week at Leicester College.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£10,982.40 a year

Working week

  • Sunday – Monday – Closed
  • Tuesday – Friday – 9am – 9pm
  • Saturday – 9am – 5pm

Expected duration

24 Months

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)

Positions

1 position available

What will the Apprentice Hairdresser be doing?

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will be to:

  • Preparing clients for the stylist by shampooing, conditioning and
    rinsing hair, ensuring the salon environment is clean and tidy and
    conforming to health and safety requirements.
  • You will also be able to conduct consultations with clients to
    establish their needs
  • Assisting the stylist with clients’ requirements such as colouring,
    cutting and styling hair
  • Reception duties
  • Making client bookings
  • Welcoming clients and making them feel comfortable
  • Taking payments for services and product sales
  • Presenting a professional image of yourself and the salon

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Hairdressing Level 2 Apprenticeship

Day release at Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is a possibility the apprentice can progress onto the Advanced Creative Hair Apprenticeship upon completion.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills
  • Time keeping skills
  • Professional Manner
  • Can work under pressure
  • Willingness to learn
  • Good Personal Hygiene
  • Confident
  • Assertive
  • Use own initiative

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2/D) essential
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2/D) essential

Things to consider

Ability to work under pressure is a must. Applicants must be prepared to be on their feet all day.


About the employer

With salons in Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Stamford and Uppingham Thomas proudly boasts a 95% return rate, in an industry known for its high client turn over THOMAS salons offer clients a relaxing atmosphere with experienced stylists on hand to create and help you re-create hair personally designed for you.

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