Hairdresser/Salon Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: HAIRPLAYBYALEX We are seeking a talented Hair Stylist or assistant. As a Hair Stylist, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional hair care services to our clients, ensuring they leave feeling confident. Through both hair care and ability to connect with customers, you will contribute to a welcoming and professional salon environment. It is not necessary to be a qualified stylist as we are willing to take on a salon assistant who has an interest in hairdressing, or possibly started training but didn't complete and who is willing to learn some basics and assist stylists.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain clean and organised workstations and ensure the salon is kept tidy at all times.
  • Provide tea and coffee.
  • Engage with clients.
  • Sell products and services.
  • Assist in store management tasks, including inventory management and maintaining supplies.
  • Reception duties such as scheduling appointments, managing client records, and handling payments.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with clients quickly.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients and team members.

Desirable Skills

  • Qualified stylist is desirable but not necessary.
  • Salon experience.

Further Information

The Employer is: HAIRPLAYBYALEX JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1753289
Job Sector
Beauty and Hair Care
Area
Co Armagh
Location
Portadown
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
08/01/2026
Closing date
18/02/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed with employer.

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