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Hairdressing Apprentice Ark Hair Styling

Ark are looking for someone to work in a modern, stylish and fast-paced salon, the successful candidate will be working as a Salon Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 20 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £173.16

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    36 hours including Training Day and Lunch, shifts TBC. Total hours per week: 36.00

    Total hours per week: 36.00

  • Expected duration

    22 months

  • Possible start date

    21 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Oct 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001782096

  • Positions

    2 available

The duties and responsibilities involved in this role include:

  • Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner
  • Assisting qualified hairdressers with washing hair, providing treatments at the backwash and drying hair
  • After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role, this will become more complex as your skills develop
  • Making new appointments for clients
  • Keeping the salon clean and tidy
  • Assisting with reception duties and offering clients refreshments

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good customer service and communication skills
  • You must be able to follow instructions
  • You must be organised and have good attention to detail
  • Good hand/eye co-ordination is vital for this role

Personal qualities

  • A desire to develop your skills and success in the hairdressing industry
  • You must be driven and have an enthusiastic approach to your work
  • A helpful and friendly approach is essential
  • A professional appearance is essential

Desired qualifications

  • Formal qualifications are useful but not essential
  • Michaeljohn Training School is an Equal Opportunities Training School; we welcome people from all backgrounds. Treating people fairly according to their needs

Future prospects

  • Securing a permanent job within the company on completion of the vtct 2 Qualification
  • Progression to a Level 3 vtct Qualification or a Barbering Qualification

Things to consider

  • This role may involve unsociable hours – Working Saturdays and at least one late night per week; you must have a flexible approach to your work
  • If you are short-listed for this role, you may have to attend more than one interview
  • This role will involve working with chemicals, heated equipment and sharp scissors

About the employer

An amazing opportunity to get you started in the Hairdressing industry by developing your skills practically in the salon and in the Training School.

Employer

Ark Hair Styling

Address

2

Railway Road

Manchester

M41 0XL

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Training

Training provider

Michael John Training Manchester

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Michaeljohn

Contact

Recruitment Team 01618192552 info@mj-training.co.uk

The successful candidate will secure a place at Michaeljohn Training School, where they will complete:

  • vtct Level 2 hairdressing qualification
  • Functional skill in maths and English

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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