General Technician - Hair & Beauty

General Technician - Hair & Beauty

Full-Time 20000 - 25000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Brighton MET

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support teaching in Hair & Beauty, manage resources, and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Company: Join a vibrant educational institution focused on personal growth and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25+ days leave, pension scheme, and discounts on various services.
  • Other info: Part-time, term-time role with opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a creative environment.
  • Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, or Media Make-Up; First Aid certification preferred.

The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 Β£ per year.

As a General Technician in the Hair & Beauty Department, you will be supporting teaching and learning and contributing to the smooth, safe, day-to-day running of the specialist hair and beauty work areas on a part-time, term-time only basis. This role is fixed term for 11 months.

As our General Technician, you will:

  • Monitor stock levels and support the sourcing and ordering of materials, consumables and equipment as required.
  • Prepare resources, materials, consumables and equipment for practical sessions and demonstrations.
  • Support the effective management of both consumable and physical resources including the safe movement and storage of resources.
  • Keep all specialist work areas, storage facilities, equipment, and machinery outstandingly clean, organised and tidy in line with Health and Safety (H & S) requirements.

What we can offer you in this role:

  • A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
  • An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

What you will bring to the role:

  • You will require a level 2 or 3 qualification in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Media Make-Up.
  • English and Maths at Level 2 or above.
  • You should also hold a First Aid at Work certificate or be willing to gain this qualification as soon as possible once in post.

Our Staff Benefits:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
  • Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

Closing date: 20 July 2026

Interview date: 23 July 2026

Brighton MET

Contact Details:

Brighton MET Recruitment Team

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