Hair Salon Technician
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £15,927 rising to £16,261 per year (Full time equivalent £25,304 - £25,835 per year)
Are you passionate about hair and beauty, organised, and confident working in a professional salon environment?
Or are you looking for a stable role with consistent hours and excellent benefits, away from unpredictable retail shifts and weekend pressures?
If you’re ready for a rewarding position that supports the next generation of hair professionals, this is your opportunity to join an education setting that values creativity, wellbeing, and long-term security.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help maintain outstanding salon facilities that inspire students, staff, and clients every day.
What We Offer
Salary: £15,927 rising to £16,261 per year (Full time equivalent £25,304 - £25,835 per year)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 26 hours per week, Term Time Only 36+3 weeks per year
Working pattern: Mon – 8.30-1.30 no breaks (5) Tue - off Wed – 8.30-16.00 - 30 min break (7) Thurs - 1230-20.00 - 30 min break (7) Fri – 8.30-16.00 - 30 min break (Subject to change annually based on business need/timetabling)
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
Outstanding Benefits
• Great Local Government Pension Scheme (strong financial security for your future)
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days pro rata paid annual leave, plus 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days – 2-week pro rata paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, legal, and financial advice
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, tech, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work – save on commuting costs and stay active
• Training and Development – ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Additional Perks – discounted hair & beauty treatments, meals, and exclusive attraction offers
A secure role with benefits that support your wellbeing, finances, and work-life balance.
What You’ll Do
• Prepare salon areas and equipment for daily teaching sessions
• Support lecturers and students during practical hairdressing sessions
• Maintain and clean salon tools, equipment, and workstations
• Monitor and manage stock levels of salon products and supplies
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, COSHH, and hygiene regulations
• Launder and maintain salon towels, gowns, and uniforms
• Assist in maintaining a professional, client-ready salon environment
• Support ordering and organisation of equipment and materials
What You’ll Bring
• Experience in a hairdressing or salon environment
• Knowledge of professional salon standards and hygiene practices
• A highly organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a teaching and technical support team
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
A relevant hairdressing qualification Level 2 or above.
Why Choose This Path?
Build your career in hair and beauty education — without:
• Late evenings and weekend retail hours
• Pressure to meet sales targets
• Inconsistent scheduling
Enjoy structure, stability, and the satisfaction of supporting aspiring professionals in a modern college salon.
Make a move that truly pays off
If you’re ready for a creative, secure, and balanced role with excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 3rd March 2026
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 3rd March 2026
Shortlist date: 4th March 2026
Interview date: TBC