Shwe Tan

info@shwe.uk - 01279 442844

Open 7 days a week. Until 9pm weeknights

Job Vacancies

Experienced Beauty Therapist - Evenings & Weekends

Job description


Are you a talented Beauty Therapist ready for a new opportunity?

We’re looking for an experienced Beauty Therapist to join our friendly, professional team, working evenings and weekends. This role is best suited to an experienced therapist who is confident working independently.

Who are we and what do we do?


Established in 2010, we’re a busy beauty and tanning salon with a team of Beauty Therapists, Receptionists and Junior team members, all focused on delivering a five star client experience.

Every member of our team takes pride in making clients feel comfortable, confident and well looked after from the moment they arrive.

If you love delivering high standards and want to work somewhere that values both clients and team members, you’ll fit right in.

Client experience is at the heart of everything we do, which is reflected in our 1,120 five star Google reviews. Clients regularly praise our friendly team, welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness and high treatment standards.

Our salon includes:

• Three private treatment rooms
• Two pedicure areas
• A dedicated spray tan room
• Three nail bars
• Three Ergoline sun beds

We offer a wide range of treatments, including:

• Waxing
• Dermalogica skin treatments
• Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Lava Shell massage
• Spray tanning
• Gel manicures and pedicures
• Tinting & Threading
• LVL lashes and lash extensions
• Male treatments (excluding intimate waxing)

Award-Winning Excellence

We’ve received multiple client experience awards and have been finalists for Best Customer Service at the National Entrepreneur Awards. In 2022, we were proudly named Best Business in Harlow.

We’re open 7 days a week, with late evening opening during the week to fit around our clients’ busy lives. Our opening hours are until 8pm on Mondays and Fridays, and until 9pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

We’re proud of our positive working environment where the team support one another and work closely together.

What will you be doing?


• Delivering high-quality beauty treatments
• Creating a welcoming and professional client experience
• Maintaining excellent cleanliness standards
• Supporting team targets and salon performance
• Recommending suitable products and aftercare
• Managing bookings and payments using Phorest.

What we need from you


You must be confident in:

• Hollywood waxing
• Spray tanning
• Swedish massage
• Indian head massage
• Professional skin treatments

You’ll also need to feel comfortable treating male clients (we do not offer male intimate waxing).

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Warm, friendly and confident with clients
• Professional and reliable
• Well organised with strong timekeeping
• A supportive team player
• Keen to learn and develop
• Detail-focused with high standards

Skills & experience required


Must Have
• NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy
• Minimum 2 years industry experience after qualifying
• Confidence in Swedish massage
• Confidence in Hollywood waxing
• Passion for skincare and client results.

Bonus Skills
• Phorest experience
• Threading
• LVL or lash extensions
• Pregnancy massage
• Lava Shell massage
• Dermalogica treatment experience

Certificates and two references are required.

Team Benefits


• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• Monthly pay
• Commission and team incentives
• Client tips paid directly to your bank via PhorestTips
• Ongoing Dermalogica training opportunities
• Career development and treatment training
• Staff discount on treatments, products and sun beds
• Annual Christmas team event
• Free tea, coffee and refreshments
• Supportive and professional team environment

Hours


Tuesdays: 4pm / 5pm to 9:15pm
Wednesdays: 4pm / 5pm to 9:15pm
Thursdays: 4pm / 5pm to 9:30pm
Saturdays: 8:45am to 6:15pm
Sundays: 9:45am to 6:15pm

You don't need to be available for all of these hours. These are the shifts where we are currently busiest and where we have the most opportunity to open additional columns.

Additional hours may become available over time as your client base grows and during busy periods throughout the year.

The role will initially be offered on a 3 month contract and could lead to more permanent hours for the right person.

Does this sound like the perfect job for you?


How to Apply
Please send your CV and a recent photo to: Sarah Aherne sarah@shwe.uk

Subject line: Beauty Therapist Role

Cover Letter Essentials:

Please include:

• Any pre booked holidays for 2026
• Days or times you cannot work
• Full list of treatments you are qualified in (must include Hollywood waxing)
• Why you’d like to join our team

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Responses to Applications:


We aim to respond within 7 days.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to:

Zoom interview
In salon interview
Trade test
If you’re successful, we look forward to welcoming you to the team.