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 an exciting 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 a therapist who is confident working independently.

Who are we and what do we do?


Established in 2010, our salon has grown into a team of 15, including 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 1,116 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, 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.

Our focus has always been to make sure every client feels cared for, confident in their results, and leaves with the advice they need to get the very best from their treatment.

Open seven days a week, with late evening opening during weekdays to fit in with our clients. We are proud of our positive working environment where the team supports one another and works 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
• 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
• Spray tanning
• Threading
• LVL or lash extensions
• Pregnancy 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


Available shifts include:

Wednesdays: 5pm to 9:15pm
Fridays: 5pm to 9:15pm
Saturdays: 8:45am to 6:15pm
Sundays: 9:45am to 6:15pm

You don’t need to be available every weekend. These are the shifts we’re looking to fill right now.

Additional hours may become available as your client base grows or to cover team holidays, particularly during busy summer months.

Probation period: 3 months.

Everyone works together on closing duties. You’ll normally finish within 15 minutes after closing, often sooner.

This is a permanent role with opportunities for increased hours in the future.

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: Weekend 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.