Shift Manager – Birmingham

Company: Relay Technologies
Apply for the Shift Manager – Birmingham
Location: London
Job Description:

Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era. Backed by Europe’s largest-ever logistics Series A ($35M), led by deep-tech investors Plural (whose portfolio spans fusion energy and space exploration), Relay is scaling faster than 99.98% of venture‑backed startups. We’re assembling the most talent‑dense team the logistics industry has ever seen.

Relay’s Mission is to free commerce from friction. Today, high delivery costs act as a hidden tax on e‑commerce, quietly shaping what can be sold online and limiting who can participate. We envision a world where more goods move more freely between more people, making the online shopping experience seamless and accessible to everyone.

THE TEAM

  • ~110 people, more than half in engineering, product and data
  • 45+ advanced degrees across computer science, mathematics and operations research
  • Thousands of data points captured, calculated, analysed and predicted for every single parcel we handle
  • An intellectually vibrant culture of first‑principles thinking, tight feedback loops and relentless experimentation

The Opportunity

Please note: We offer Day and Night Shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing sortation operations during your shift to ensure targets are met
  • Supporting with recruitment, onboarding, and training of site operatives
  • Leading, motivating, and coaching your team to high performance
  • Ensuring health & safety standards are upheld and continuously improved
  • Identifying and acting on opportunities to drive efficiency and service quality
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to support the wider success of the site

Who Will Thrive in this role?

  • Previous experience in a fast‑paced operational or warehouse environment
  • A proactive leader with strong communication and team‑building skills
  • Able to think on your feet, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Comfortable using data to track performance and make improvements
  • A hands‑on, positive attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves

Fast and Focused Hiring Process

  1. Talent Acquisition Interview – 30 min
  2. Hiring Manager Interview – 90 mins
  3. Final Interview – 1 hour
  4. Decision and offer within 48 hours. Our process mirrors our pace of work.

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace

  • Generous equity, richer than 99% of European startups, with annual top‑ups to share Relay’s success
  • Private health & dental coverage, so comprehensive you’d need to be a partner at a Magic Circle law firm to match it
  • 25 days of holidays
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Hardware of your choice
  • Extensive perks (gym subsidies, cycle‑to‑work, Friday office lunch, covered Uber home and dinner for late nights, and more)

Who Thrives at Relay?

  • Aim with Precision: You define problems clearly and measure your impact meticulously
  • Play to Win: You chase bold bets, tackle the hard stuff, and view constraints as fuel, not friction
  • 1% Better Every Day: You believe that small, consistent improvements lead to exponential growth. You move quickly, deliver results, and learn from every experience
  • All In, All the Time: You show up and step up. You take ownership from start to finish and do what it takes to deliver when it counts
  • People‑Powered Greatness: You invest in your teammates. You give and receive feedback with care and candour. You build trust through high standards and shared success
  • Grow the Whole Pie: You seek out win‑win solutions for merchants, couriers, and our customers, because when they thrive, so do we.

Relay is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives.

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Posted: April 21st, 2026