Shift Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.1

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Evaluating 188 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently mention the exceptionally friendly and efficient staff members who consistently handle heavy items with great care and respect for property. Many people genuinely appreciate the quick delivery times, helpful notifications, and reasonable pricing when orders arrive smoothly on schedule. However, some customers also noted frustrating experiences regarding poor communication, unhelpful drivers, and missed delivery windows that caused unnecessary delays. Reviewers frequently stated that customer support lines are completely unresponsive and practically impossible to reach when urgent problems suddenly arise. Others experienced locker collection failures and incomplete orders missing entirely upon arrival.

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Staff

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Service

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery was made within the time frame which was 10am to 10pm, but there was nothing to say when within that it would be likely. I rang the driver at 6.50 to check if the delivery was still going ahe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shift was very easy to use and very quick, before I could finish putting in my details a gentleman came out and was straight away ready to help, he was even kind enough to go collect my trolley with m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From IKEA point of view the manual computer booking system is a complete joke and not user friendly. As for the delivery company they were totally professional and the driver himself was totally eff... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andrei the delivery man was excellent - very polite , courteous and professional . I was contacted half an hour before his arrival . The van was pristinely clean and I could see my furniture was secu... See more


Company details

  1. Moving and Storage Service
  2. also in
  3. Courier and Delivery Service
  4. Logistics Service
  5. Moving Company
  6. Shipping Company
  7. Shipping Service

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With Shift you can move anything anywhere. We use a set of algorithms which allows you to move your things anywhere in the UK, anytime you like. That algorithm stuff sounds clever, but it’s based on a simple idea. By using the excess downtime of thousands of delivery drivers across the UK, we can get your large packages, furniture, motorbike (or anything else you fancy) delivered for less. Not only do our drivers get paid fairly, but the planet stays happy too - because we use existing vans on the road which avoids unnecessary extra trips. It’s one of those rare win-win-win! So what are you waiting for? Shift it.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terible and stressful experience

Terrible and stressful experience. Got items delivered to Access Storage at Twickenham with a 2pm-10pm window. Turned up at 8pm with the access code for the gate - incorrect pin, tried 2 more time - incorrect. It said to scan the QR code - no QR code. Phoned the help number - rang for 2-3 minutes and then went to voicemail - tried various other options on the menu but no answer. Someone was also trying to get out also but couldn't open the gate and beckoned someone who doesn't work there but was able to open it so I got in as they left. The graphics on the email print out clearly stated that the lockers are at the far end - wrong - they are right at the start (but blocked by a van and it was dark and my first time there so I missed it). Worried that I would get locked in, having given up trying to find the locker I found someone who was leaving and said I would follow them out. As the last guy was waiting for the gates to open I clocked the lockers and had about 30 seconds to log into my email, enter multiple access codes (which is confusing as it gave my PIN numbers to multiple doors), which then left me about 10 seconds to carry 4 bulky items into my car and get out before the gates shut me in the place all night.

February 4, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought an oven from Ikea.

I bought an oven from Ikea.
But the oven arrived with the glass broken, and I didn't accept it.
They said they would issue a refund.
They asked for my bank account numbers and I sent them. It's been 10 days and there's been no progress.

January 13, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service - don’t use

I used the secure locker service at an Access storage location. Terrible service from Shift. They provided an 8 hour collection window, but only notified me that goods were available to collect 2 hours before the end of the window. I had to drive to the storage locker and collect in the dark - felt unsafe.

January 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service. Swift and professional delivery service provided. The driver did everything by himself. Very kind and helpful. I received updates throughout the day up until my turn for delivery.

January 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

is there any option for zero star?

is there any option for zero star? DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. they were meant to deliver IKEA order on 9/01/2026. we were home all day, no one turned up, no update, no one to contact to, virtual assistant takes you on a merry go round that never ends, filled in query form and was told someone will get in touch in 24 hours. no one contacted. in the end we had to contact IKEA and cancel the order. absolutely useless bunch these lot! POOR SERVICE.

January 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We tried to collect an Ikea order via a…

We tried to collect an Ikea order via a Locker in Morrison in Working. The locker were were assigned was broken. We were able to open a completely different locker which contained someone elses order. Customer services for Shift is non existant - the chatbot is not working and they do not answer the phone. Do not use this service.

January 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken locker in Woking and no support

Booked a locker collection in Woking. Arrived at the given time to find a note written in sharpie on the locker saying it is broken and to call the helpline. Tried to call 5 times and got no answer so went home. tried to call again at home to complain and got a voicemail. Not enough support available - left me very frustrated.

January 8, 2026
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