Free Template

Free Shift Rota Template for UK Businesses

Download our free Excel shift rota template. Plan employee shifts, manage availability, and ensure proper coverage. Works for any UK business with shift workers.

No email required • Instant download • Works with Excel & Google Sheets

What's included in the template

Weekly View

Plan shifts for the entire week at a glance with clear day-by-day breakdown

Employee Rows

List all employees with their assigned shifts, breaks, and total hours

Shift Times

Record start times, end times, and break durations for each shift

Coverage Tracking

See which shifts are covered and identify gaps in your schedule

Availability Notes

Track employee availability, time off requests, and shift preferences

Easy to Edit

Simple Excel/Google Sheets format that anyone can customize

How to use the shift rota template

1

Download the template

Click the download button above to get the Excel file instantly

2

Add your employees

List all staff members who need shifts assigned in the employee column

3

Plan your shifts

Fill in shift start times, end times, and breaks for each employee

4

Check coverage

Review the template to ensure all shifts are covered with no gaps

5

Share with your team

Print or email the completed rota to your employees

Stop managing shifts in spreadsheets

While our template is free and useful, TimeTally automates the entire process. No more manual updates, no more version confusion.

Auto-Sync

Employees see their shifts in real-time. No emailing rotas.

Mobile App

Staff check shifts from their phone. No printed rotas.

Holiday Tracking

Employees request time off. Managers approve in one click.

No credit card required • £2/employee/month after trial