Hairdressing Apprentice

Wilsons Hairdressing, Macclesfield.

Are you passionate about hair? If so we are looking for you.

What you'll do

During your apprenticeship you will be guided through styling, cutting and colouring techniques, preparing you for a classic end test assessment leading to your qualification as a graduate stylist, joining our team of twelve stylists.

• Preparing the salon for clients
• Ensure all areas are clean and equipment is sterilised
• Brushing floors
• Washing cups
• Cleaning tint bowls and tint brushes
• Cleaning styling brushes
• Shampooing hair
• Making refreshments for clients
• Answering the telephone to make appointments and deal with queries
• Adding up and taking payments
• General assistant to stylists when preparing for clients
• Be able to bring in models to practice and follow up college work, and show regular improvement in hairdressing

Training

• This apprenticeship will be one day per week day release to college

After the apprenticeship

• To start a career in hairdressing, an exciting constantly changing industry and work in a busy salon covering a range of clients
• Also, opportunity to progress on to your Level 3 Advanced Hair Professional Apprenticeship Qualification

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Hardworking
• Passionate about the industry

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4/C+)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4/C+)

About the employer

Wilsons Hairdressing is based in Macclesfield with over 30 years expertise behind us. Wilsons work in close partnership with Redken & Pureology hair care companies. We offer personalised consultations and expert aftercare to maintain a salon professional look long after a clients visit. Please check out our FB and Instagram to see our quality of work.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2), Hair and beauty
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: Tuesday- Saturday. Shifts to be discussed during interview.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,224 a year