Labour Types

Set Up and Use Labour Types

Overview

Labour Types allow you to categorise mechanic labour entries added to Service, Repair, Tyre, or Inspection work orders in Gearbox. This provides better visibility over how time is being spent.

Note: Labour Types must be configured in Settings before they can be used in a work order.

How to Set Up a New Labour Type

1. Click your user icon in the top-right corner and select Settings from the dropdown (1).
   
   
   
   
2. In the left-hand menu, scroll down and click on Labour Types (2).
   
   
   
   
3. Click Add New at the top of the page (3).
   
   
   
   
4. Type the name of the new labour type (e.g. Admin Duties, Welding) and press Enter to save.

How to Use Labour Types on a Work Order

1. Open any Service, Repair, Tyre, or Inspection work order and scroll to the Labour section (4).
   
   
   
   
2. Select the mechanic or technician from the dropdown.
3. Set the Labour time finish. This auto-fills with the current time but can be adjusted.
4. Select or enter the number of hours worked. Then click + Add (5).
   
   
   
   
5. Click the newly added row to open the Labour Time popup.
6. From the Type dropdown, choose the relevant Labour Type (6).
   
   
   
   
7. Add a description (optional), such as “Picked up parts and delivered to workshop” (7).
   
   
   
   
8. Click Save in the popup.
9. Click Save and Close on the work order to finalise the entry.

Note: If Labour Types do not appear in the dropdown, they may not be configured in your Gearbox system. Reach out to an admin user or contact support for assistance.

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