Job Timers

What Are Job Timers?

Job timers let you track time on active jobs in real-time. Hit start when you arrive on site, stop when you leave — A.X.E.L logs the exact hours spent on each piece of work.

Perfect for hourly billing, job costing, or just understanding how long different types of work actually take.

Starting a Timer

1. Open the job you're working on
2. Tap Start Timer
3. The timer starts running immediately
4. A timer icon appears in your dashboard header showing active time
5. Get on with your work — the timer runs in the background

You can only have one active timer at a time. If you start a new timer, the previous one stops automatically.

Stopping a Timer

1. When you're done with the work, tap the timer icon in your header
2. Or go back to the job and tap Stop Timer
3. Add notes about what you accomplished (optional but useful)
4. The timer converts to a timesheet entry automatically

Timer in the Dashboard

When a timer is running, you'll see it in your dashboard header showing:

• Which job the timer is for
• How long it's been running
• A stop button to end the timer quickly

The display updates live so you can see time ticking by. Handy reminder of what you're supposed to be working on.

Converting to Timesheets

When you stop a timer, A.X.E.L automatically creates a timesheet entry with:

• Start and stop times
• Total duration
• Which job it's linked to
• Any notes you added
• Your name (if you're part of a team)

These timesheet entries feed into reports and can be used to generate invoices for hourly work.

Multiple Team Members

If you've got a team, each person can run their own timer on different jobs. The dashboard shows who's working on what and for how long.

Great for tracking productivity and making sure everyone's time is accounted for.

Timer Notes

When stopping a timer, add a quick note about what was done:

Examples:
"Fitted kitchen units and worktop"
"First fix plumbing complete"
"Tiling half done, back tomorrow"

Notes help you remember what was accomplished and provide context for the timesheet records.

When to Use Timers

Hourly billing: Essential for accurate invoicing

Job costing: Understand true labour costs

Productivity tracking: See how long different tasks take

Team management: Monitor who's working where

Quotes improvement: Use historical data to quote more accurately

Timer Tips

• Start when you arrive — include setup time in your records
• Don't forget lunch breaks — stop the timer, restart after eating
• Use notes consistently — future you will appreciate the detail
• Review timesheets weekly — spot patterns and improve your workflow

Timers give you real data on how long work takes. Use them consistently and you'll quote more accurately and bill fairly.