Nail Technician

Nail Technician – Builder Gel & Gel-X

Devotion | Queen Square, Bath
Part-time initially, with scope to progress to full-time
Pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities

Devotion is a premium, gel-only nail salon in Bath city centre, specialising in builder gel, Aprés Gel-X extensions and detailed manicures.

We’re looking for a qualified nail technician who takes pride in precise preparation, beautiful finishes and thoughtful client care. This is an opportunity to join a growing salon, develop your skills and help shape its next stage.

The role

• Perform gel polish manicures, builder gel overlays and infills, and Gel-X extensions.
• Deliver detailed cuticle care, accurate shaping and clean, consistent application.
• Consult with clients and provide suitable treatment recommendations and aftercare.
• Carry out safe removals and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Manage appointments professionally and work within agreed service timings.
• Contribute to a welcoming, calm salon environment.

About you

• Relevant nail qualifications and experience treating paying clients.
• Confidence working independently with builder gel and full-cover gel extensions.
• Appropriate e-file training and safe working practices.
• A portfolio demonstrating your own recent work.
• Reliable, organised and receptive to feedback.

Hard gel experience, including overlays, extensions and infills, is desirable. French tips, other nail-art skills and pedicure experience are also welcome.

What we offer

• An employed, hourly-paid role, with products and equipment supplied.
• A central Queen Square location.
• Support and technique development with the founder.
• Higher pay available for demonstrated experience and additional responsibilities.
• Scope to increase your hours as bookings grow.
• Opportunity to progress into a salon management role, including overseeing shifts, supporting technicians and maintaining service standards.

We also welcome applications from experienced technicians ready to take on management responsibilities sooner, with pay agreed to reflect the role.

Hours

The role will begin part-time, with days and hours agreed around your availability and salon requirements. There is scope to progress to full-time as bookings grow and you become established within the team.

How to apply

Please email [email protected] with:

• Your CV or a short introduction outlining your qualifications and experience.
• Clear photographs of your recent work or a portfolio/Instagram link.
• The services you confidently perform independently.
• Your usual timings for gel polish, builder gel new sets, builder infills and Gel-X, stating whether removal and nail art are included.
• Your available days, preferred weekly hours and earliest start date.
• Why you think you would be a good fit for Devotion.
• Whether you’re interested in progressing into a management role.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and practical skills assessment.

Pay: £12.71-£32.80 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person