Barbering Apprentice
L'HOMME GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING LOUNGE LTD
LEICESTER (LE2 2DA)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
Join our Barbering Apprenticeship to master men's grooming techniques and deliver exceptional service. Gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced barbers, and build a rewarding career in the barbering industry. Apply now for a chance to turn your passion for barbering into a profession.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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If after the first 12 months you are aged 19 or over, you will then be paid the National Minimum Wage.
- Training course
- Barbering professional (level 2)
- Hours
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To be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 25 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As a Barbering Apprentice, your typical day involves mastering the art of men's grooming while providing excellent customer service. You'll:
- Learn and practice traditional and modern barbering techniques, including hair cutting, shaving, and beard grooming.
- Assist senior barbers with client consultations, helping to identify and understand each client's preferences and needs.
Perform haircuts, beard trims, and other grooming services under supervision, gradually gaining confidence and proficiency. - Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the barber shop, including sanitizing equipment and keeping work areas tidy.
- Provide exceptional customer service by greeting clients warmly, offering refreshments, and ensuring their comfort throughout their visit.
- Learn about hair care products and recommend appropriate products to clients based on their hair type and styling preferences.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as booking appointments, managing inventory, and processing payments.
Where you'll work
19 ALLANDALE ROAD
LEICESTER
LE2 2DA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
The apprentice wwill be trained in their workplace and in our Leicester training academy.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
You must have a realistic idea of what it is like to work as an apprentice in the hairdressing industry and must be willing to help with tasks such as cleaning and reception. You need to be willing to work Saturdays and at least one late evening before applying for the position as this is a requirement when working in the hairdressing industry.
About this employer
We offer only the highest quality grooming products (Tom Ford, no less, when you opt for the ‘L’Homme Royal’ treatment), the most experienced barbers in the business and the kind of service you’d expect from the world’s top first-class lounges. This is gentlemen’s grooming on another level.
Soak up the distinctly nostalgic feel, as we transport you to a place of total relaxation and indulgence. Our expert team will make you feel instantly at home. There’s a selection of the coolest magazines to flick through, unlimited sports on and you’ll leave with the best haircut, beard trim or shave you’ve ever had. We guarantee it.
After this apprenticeship
It is hoped but not guaranteed that after this apprenticeship, you will be given a full offer of employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016766.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59pm)