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Nail Technician

Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Part Time

Beauty

Permanent Contract

£12.95 Per Hour

About the Role

Location: Unit F11A Edinburgh Fort, Retail Park, Edinburgh EH15 3HH
Hours:
15
Salary:
£12.95 Per Hour 
  
Beauty Studio at Superdrug  
  
With Beauty Studios located in over 400 of our stores, we offer treatments from nails (manicure & pedicure) to ear & nose piercing and have partnered with professional brands such as Orly and Studex. We are looking for passionate Nail Technicians to join Superdrug to deliver outstanding services to our customers. 

What’s in it for you?  

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:

  • A competitive salary 
  • Opportunity to earn commission on Piercing services
  • 28 days holiday  
  • Amazing discounts - Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated friend, complimentary nail treatments, and competitions throughout the year – prizes include photoshoot attendance (model preparation), ORLY hampers, Love2Shop vouchers and team nights out  
  • Professional inhouse training with our brand partners 
  • Attendance to our annual Beauty Studio conference
  • Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
  • Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

The Role  

You will join a team of technicians who are experts at what they do. You will be providing professional advice and beauty treatments for our customers to ensure they have the best in-store experience.   

You will offer the following treatments:  
Nails (manicure and pedicure) and Piercing. 

We offer in-house professional training in Orly Gel FX & Piercing. 

About You  

  • Have a NVQ level 2 diploma in nail services or possess a relevant beauty qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) 
  • A desire to exceed customers' expectations  
  • Confident in approaching customers and upselling services and products  
  • Passionate about all thing's beauty 
Ready to Apply?

Location

Unit F11A Edinburgh Fort, Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH15 3HH, United Kingdom

Why Work With Us?

Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?

Complimentary Beauty Services

As a benefit of working within our Beauty Studios, colleagues providing services are entitled to free treatments, including manicures and threading services. Hair colleagues are also entitled to free haircuts and colouring. 

Team Member Discount

A fantastic discount for you & your nominated person giving you 30% off all Superdrug Own Brand products and, 10% on all other branded goods. During the year we also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!

Regular Incentives

We love a good competition and regularly offer chances to win products from brands like Orly, Eyelash Emporium, and Studex. In-store incentives, team nights out, and other prizes are available throughout the year. You'll also have the chance to attend our annual Beauty Studio conference, where we share updates and hear from our brands, who often provide freebies!

Wagestream

We offer Wagestream - An app which allows you to track your shifts and how much you're earning throughout the month and access up to 40% of your pay ahead of payday, giving you flexibility over when you get paid. It also has a whole host of other financial wellbeing features!

Benefit Hub Discount Platform

Genuine savings on your everyday living expenses, on everything from your weekly food shop to a fun night out with friends.

The Payroll Giving Scheme

Making it super easy to give a regular donation to a charity close to your heart, and as it’s a tax-efficient, so it costs you less to give more.

Recognition Scheme

We're proud to celebrate our teams and work that we all do. Offering internal recognition schemes and awards to thank our colleagues for everything that they do.

There’s More!

With up to 28 days holiday for part-time roles and our bank holiday swap scheme which respects all religious holidays, there’s plenty more to discover. Check out the "Our Benefits" page for more!

Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team

  1. 1. Submit Your Application

    Apply online by submitting your CV, ensuring it highlights how your experience aligns with our beauty roles.

  2. 2. Telephone Screening

    Our Talent Team will review your application, and if you meet the role's requirements, they will contact you to arrange a 20-minute telephone screening. This conversation will help us learn more about you and your experience.

  3. 3. Interview

    If you successfully pass the telephone screening, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview with the Store Manager or Beauty Studio Manager. The interview will be held in-store and will involve a detailed discussion about your experience and expertise in Beauty or Hair.

  4. 4. Trade Test

    We want to see you do what you do best! At your face-to-face interview, you will also be asked to complete a Trade Test so we can assess your practical skills and client interaction.  This could be a nail, brow or hair treatment – dependant on what role you have applied for. The Talent Team will talk you through this when scheduling so you know exactly what to expect,  Please note, to ensure the Trade Test runs smoothly, we ask that you bring along a friend/family member who can act as your model for this assessment.

  5. 5. Offer & Onboarding

    If successful, you will receive a job offer with details about the role, salary, training, and benefits. We'll guide you through the onboarding process to ensure a smooth start into your new role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? We have answers! - Check out our FAQ page for more.

Job Reference: 238331