Now live across Manchester

The smarter way
to staff every shift.

ShiftMatch connects businesses with motivated, verified university students for flexible short-notice work. Smart timetable matching, in-app wallet, Shifty AI assistant — all in one platform.

60sto post a shift
1-tapacceptance
4 unisManchester covered
£0agency fees
ShiftMatch
Upcoming Shifts
Barista · WedConfirmed
Server · FriPending
Cashier · SatOpen
💰 Wallet
£1,280
↑ +£90 this week
MMU Students
University of Manchester
University of Salford
University of Bolton
Hospitality & Food
Events & Entertainment
Retail
Logistics & Warehousing
Security
Office & Admin
MMU Students
University of Manchester
University of Salford
University of Bolton
Hospitality & Food
Events & Entertainment
Retail
Logistics & Warehousing
Security
Office & Admin

What we do

Built for real-world staffing.

Everything you need to post shifts, reach verified students, and keep operations running — no recruitment agency required.

Instant shift posting

Post roles in under 60 seconds. See views, alerts sent and how long it's been live — all from your dashboard. No calling around.

Employers

Timetable-smart matching

Students link their university calendar. We match them only to shifts that don't clash with lectures — automatically.

Students

Pre-verified students only

Every student on ShiftMatch is ID checked, right-to-work verified and bank-detail confirmed before they can apply for a single shift.

Trust

Shifty AI assistant

Students get instant answers about shifts, pay and their account via Shifty — 24/7. Human escalation built in for anything complex.

AI

Clock-in & incident reports

Students clock in on arrival with a live timer. Report incidents and confirm breaks — all without paper or manual timesheets.

Students

Wallet & earnings tracker

Students see total earnings, completed shifts and an earnings chart right in the app. Pay that's reliable, clear and on time.

Students

The app

See ShiftMatch in action.

Every feature in one clean app. Designed for students on the go and businesses that need results fast.

💰 Wallet
ShiftMatch
Wallet
£1,280.00
Completed shifts
Wed — Server£50.00
Sat — Barista£90.00
Fri — Cashier£60.00
📅 Shifts
ShiftMatch
Available Shifts
City Coffee · Barista
Sat 10 May · 08:00–16:00
£13.50
AO Arena · Event Staff
Fri 9 May · 16:00–00:00
£12.50
Royal Mail · Warehouse
Sun 11 May · 06:00–14:00
£14.00
📊 My Stats
ShiftMatch
My Stats
22Shifts
4.9Rating
96%On-time
Total Earnings — £2,880
JanFebMarAprMay
⏱ Clock-In
ShiftMatch
Working as Front Desk
Wed 24 Nov · Ridgehill Hotel
2h 40mRemaining
📍 Location
ShiftMatch
📍
✓ Confirmed
Manchester Piccadilly
Wed, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
City Coffee · 1 Station Approach
£15.00 per hour
🏢 Business
ShiftMatch
12Shifts
2New
58hHours
Recent Activity
James O. confirmed for Server, May 9
Aisha P. applied for Barista
A new Barista shift was posted
Mia C. approved by business

How it works

From sign up to shift in minutes.

We handle the matching, verification and scheduling so you can focus on the work.

1

Sign up & get verified

Create your account, upload your ID and bank details. We verify everything so businesses trust you from day one.

2

Set your availability

Tell us when you're free around your lectures using our timetable grid. We only show you shifts that fit your schedule.

3

Apply for matched shifts

Browse real shifts from Manchester businesses. Green shifts fit your timetable perfectly — apply in one tap.

4

Work & get paid

Show up, do the shift, get paid directly to your bank. Build your rating and unlock more opportunities.

Available shifts for you
✅ Fits your timetable
Barista
City Coffee · Northern Quarter, Manchester
Sat 10 May · 08:00–16:00
£13.50/hr
2 spots left
✅ Fits your timetable
Event Staff
AO Arena · Manchester
Fri 9 May · 16:00–00:00
£12.50/hr
⚠️ Clashes with lectures
Warehouse Operative
Royal Mail · Depot M16
Sun 11 May · 06:00–14:00
£14/hr
ShiftMatch

Shifty AI

Meet Shifty — your always-on AI assistant.

Every student gets access to Shifty — an AI chatbot that knows their live account data, shifts and earnings. Available 24/7, with seamless escalation to the human team when needed.

Live account awareness

Shifty knows your exact shift history, earnings and account status in real time — not generic FAQs.

Human escalation

When Shifty can't help, it verifies your identity and connects you directly to a human agent — no endless menus.

24/7 availability

Questions at 2am before a shift? Shifty is always there with instant, accurate answers based on your real data.

Get started

Join ShiftMatch today.
It's free.

Whether you're a student looking for flexible work or a business that needs reliable staff — ShiftMatch has you covered.

60 second sign up — no lengthy forms
Timetable-matched shifts from day one
Verify once — trusted by all businesses on the platform
Shifty AI available 24/7 to answer your questions
What happens after you sign up
📧 You'll receive a welcome email with next steps
✅ Complete your verification (5 mins)
🎯 Get matched to shifts that fit your timetable
💰 Work, get rated and earn

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Get a demo

Talk to us. We'll find the right plan for you.

Every business is different. Get in touch and we'll walk you through the platform and put together a package that works for your team.

📞 We'll call you

After you send a message, a member of the ShiftMatch team will call you within 24 hours to discuss your needs and set up a personalised demo.

✅ What to expect

A 15-minute walkthrough of the platform, tailored to your industry. We'll post a test shift together and show you exactly how applicants come in.

💬 Email us directly

hello@joinshiftmatch.com
We respond to all enquiries within a few hours during business hours.

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