About us

It's all about hair...

Our business is a combination of people and image. Our clients are discerning and mutual respect between client and stylist is very important. Our stylists are professionals who interpret each client’s needs to create a truly individual look.

John Olivers is committed to offering high standards of employee training which includes a full range of hairdressing services. We are the hair professionals.

Careers

If you have the heart and mind to join one of our salon teams and to learn the trade of hairdressing, contact the manager at your nearest salon for full details about what is involved.

Training with John Olivers:

Most salons start advertising the recruitment of potential apprentices from February/March. If successful, the new apprentices will commence their apprenticeship scheme in September of the same year.

The philosophy that we operate is to provide quality hairdressing apprenticeships. John Olivers has always regarded training and development as an essential means to achieving high standards, meeting and exceeding those expected within the hairdressing industry.

John Olivers’ Apprenticeships:

The apprenticeship offered at John Olivers is a 2 year, work based, fixed term contract. This is a full time training position in which you can achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals.

The training will be provided by John Olivers salons and the Diploma training will be conducted by the John Olivers Academy. At the end of your training contract, you may be offered the opportunity to become a full time Stylist/Technician. If you are offered a full time position you will be asked to undertake the John Olivers pre-floor test before you can begin with your own hairdressing column.

Once fully qualified to John Olivers’ own high standards, staff are given the opportunity to continue their training to achieve NVQ Level 3. There are also other training opportunities both in-house with Senior Stylists, Product Manufacturers and also other training academies e.g. Vidal Sassoon, Goldwell, GHD Academy, L’Oréal etc who offer courses with award winning celebrity stylists.

What we expect from our Trainees:

Here at John Olivers, we provide the highest standard of training. In return we expect your commitment to quality and real dedication throughout your training apprenticeship.

We also expect the following:

• High standards of personal appearance
• Excellent punctuality and attendance
• Good conduct (being polite and courteous to both clients and staff members at all times)
• Carrying out your training, and any tasks given to you, to the best of your ability
• Your provision of suitable models for training

If you are interested in applying for a trainee position you can find out more on our careers page where you can download an application form.

As well as prospective trainees and qualified stylists, we occasionally have opportunities for salon support staff, receptionists, housekeepers and cleaners. Contact your nearest salon direct or email us.

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