Hairdressing Apprentice

  • Company: HairWays
  • Location: MANCHESTER, M43 6DE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Hair and beauty
  • Ref: NAS-1000346777
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Hairways is recruiting for a Hairdressing Apprentice to join their successful team based in Droylsden. Apprentices will receive training in all aspects of hairdressing and become a fully qualified stylists in a vibrant, exciting, and successful salon.

Training to be Provided


  • You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry

  • Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons

  • You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in maths and English (if needed)

Future Prospects


  • This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified

  • Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification

  • Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless

  • Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard

  • Progression on to a Teaching Qualification

Vacancy Detail

The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:



  • Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner

  • Assisting qualified Hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.

  • After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop

  • Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments

  • Keeping the salon clean and tidy

  • Offering clients refreshments

Ready to start your adventure?