A hairdresser student has landed his dream job at a salon after impressing on a work trial.

Oliwier Opolski, from Enfield, is a Level 2 hairdressing student at Waltham Forest College.

The 17-year-old was offered a paid position at The Salons, in Beulah Road, Walthamstow, after impressing salon owner Paul Miller on a one-day work trial.

Oliwier decided to enrol on a hairdressing course at Waltham Forest College in September 2015.

Prior to enrolling he had no idea where he wanted to take his career and little to no experience in hairdressing.

Oliwier lives at home with his mother who is a single parent.

Though he loves his course, he also wanted to help out at home financially, but was uncertain of how to do this whilst studying full-time in college.

After sharing his concern with his tutor, Oliwier was offered a placement at The Salon.

Owner Paul Miller was so pleased with Oliwier’s performance that he asked him to return for paid work along with additional training and support on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Oliwier will also be progressing on the Level 3 hairdressing as an apprentice at The Salon in April.

He said: “It’s a dream come true to be working for an employee like Paul Miller who has so much years of experience under his belt.

“I’m truly looking forward to progressing on the Level 3 course as an apprentice in his salon.”

Fatima Jada, learning manager for hair and beauty said: “Oliwer is a dedicated and ambitious student who possesses excellent employer skills.

“He has proved to be the perfect candidate for the job.”