Apprentice Barber

TEC Partnership; Beverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Beverley is offering a barbering apprenticeship. The role involves applying safe and hygienic practices, performing various haircuts, and maintaining client interactions professionally. Candidates should have basic English and Maths qualifications, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn in the barbering industry. This position provides training opportunities and aims for a full-time role within the salon.

Benefits

Specialist training

Full-time position potential

Qualifications

• English and Maths at appropriate levels.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Passion for the barbering industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply safe, hygienic methods of working and infection control.
• Cut hair and provide various barbering services.
• Maintain client records according to requirements.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

English and Maths qualifications

Tools

Barbering tools

Shaving equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Client care and professional practice

• Appointments, bookings, payments and retail in front of house duties.
• Promote products and services via social channels while maintaining client privacy and comfort.
• Maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Communicate with etiquette suitable to the barbershop image and style.
• Work as part of a team to support the barbershop and its services.
• Advise clients on services, products and maintenance pre, during and post service.
• Identify contraindications or limiting factors that may affect the service and refer to a GP or trichologist when needed.
• Carry out client consultations and record relevant information relating to hair, skin and scalp analysis, classification and tests.

Barbering knowledge and techniques

• Barbering science for hair and skin (structure, growth cycle: Anagen, Catagen, Telogen).
• Science behind shampoo, tonics, and conditioning products; how to shampoo, treat and condition hair and scalp safely.
• Cutting methodology, techniques, tools and equipment to create a range of looks with appropriate balance and shape.
• Techniques for outlines, detailing, facial hair shapes and beard shaping.
• Preparing for and carrying out shaving services; facial massage techniques and effects of close clipping and shaving on hair and skin.
• Techniques for drying, styling and finishing hair with barbering methods.
• Complementary male grooming services, their benefits and drawbacks.

Qualities and requirements

• English and Maths at appropriate levels (example: English and Maths qualifications referenced in the course).
• Communication, attention to detail, customer care, presentation, teamwork, creativity, initiative, patience and physical fitness.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn and passion for the industry.
• Maximum Nicholson Barbers context: welcoming, high standards, and premium service ethos; details to be discussed at interview.

Note: This apprenticeship provides time away from work for specialist training and aims to develop professional knowledge and skills. The likely outcome is a full-time position within the salon.