Delivery Driver
About the job
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
- A valid United Kingdom driving licence.
- A long wheelbase van.
- Vehicle insurance for hire and reward purposes.
- Goods in transit insurance.
- A smartphone to use the Shift App to receive and update bookings.
- Availability to work fixed afternoon routes Monday through Sunday, with routes starting from Exeter and covering EX and PL drop-off points.
- Collect goods from retail stores and deliver them to Shift-branded lockers and customers’ homes as part of scheduled delivery routes.
- Apply, download the Shift App, set up an account, complete profile activation, and complete the first booking.
- Pick up additional routes on return legs or quieter days when available.
About the company
Shift Logistics Platform runs a London-based logistics technology marketplace that connects customers with a network of self-employed drivers and fleet operators to provide on-demand delivery and moving services. How it works: its online platform uses intelligent algorithms to match a customer’s delivery needs with the most suitable driver from its network, handling everything from a single item to the contents of an entire home, with revenue coming from marketplace commissions. How it differentiates itself: it focuses on flexible, on-demand moving and delivery by leveraging a driver network and technology to offer a cheaper alternative to traditional couriers, along with strategic partnerships (for example with IKEA) and growth through acquisitions. The company’s goal is to make moving and delivering goods easier and cheaper by connecting customers with reliable drivers and fleet operators through a scalable, tech-driven marketplace.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$36.3M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- By 2024, Shift launched an enterprise driver marketplace and narrowed toward business logistics.
- Tuffnells added 4,000 customers and wider UK depot coverage after June 2023.
- Shift’s network exceeded 10,000 independent drivers, strengthening service density and pricing power.
What critics are saying
- On 19 December 2025, High Court called Shift-related Yodel warrants false instruments.
- Shift’s 2024 Yodel control battle exposes governance risk and distraction for 2026.
- Acquisition-led growth depends on distressed assets like Tuffnells, creating integration and cash strain.
What makes Shift Logistics Platform unique
- Jacob Corlett built Shift around large-item delivery, not generic parcel brokerage.
- Shift combines algorithmic driver matching with acquisitions like Tuffnells to expand coverage.
- Shift serves IKEA and Homebase, proving enterprise relevance beyond consumer moving.
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