Apprentice Barber

Summary

We are looking for a new apprentice who will help with the day-to-day running of the shop, cleaning, taking appointments and helping the stylists. We will offer in-house training in all aspects of barbering with a full-time stylist position being available upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

Hours

Exact days and hours TBC, this will likely include some weekend and evening work. Working week to include 1-day at college.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Keeping the shop tidy and well maintained
Assisting the barbers throughout the day
Taking appointments and dealing with customers entering and leaving the shop
Taking phone calls
Being well presented and having a friendly manner
Being eager to learn and attending college and in-house training

Where you'll work

90 KIRKGATE
LEEDS
LS2 7DJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
Prepare the hair for barbering services.
Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
Evaluate the results of the service.
Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
Prepare the hair for barbering services.
Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
Evaluate the results of the service.

Your training plan

Barbering Professional Leve 2
4-days in shop 1 in college (Print Works Campus)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore, the role may close before the advertised closing date.

About this company

Established for several years, this busy Leeds City Centre barber shop has a great opportunity for the right person seeking to kick start a career in barbering.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a permanent position at the end of a successful apprenticeship is highly likely.

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