Background
A global leader in providing engineering solutions, specializing in factory relocation, machine installation, and heavy machinery moving services.
With a strong presence in close to three dozen locations worldwide, the company offers engineering support to the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
With over a century of experience and over thousands of heavy equipment moving and installation projects completed, the company has a vast network of professionals that enables it to support both local and international projects.
The Company’s Time Tracking Key Requirements
The company had several critical requirements for a time tracking solution to address the complexities of its operations, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency. These key requirements included:
- Project-Specific Time Tracking – Ability to log hours based on client projects or machinery installations.
- Mobile and Remote Clocking – Support for workers on-site and in remote locations to log their hours.
- Customizable Roles – Ability to manage different employee types (full-time, contractors, etc.).
- Timesheet Automation – Digital submission, approval workflows, and error-free timesheet management.
- Leave Management Capabilities – The ability to easily manage leave requests and approvals across workforce.
The Benefits Immediately Identified
Following the onboarding process, the company quickly experienced several key benefits that significantly contributed to its sustainable improvement, including:
1. Accurate Field Time Tracking: Geofencing and mobile tracking enabled the company to ensure that field engineers only clocked in when on-site, improving billing accuracy.
2. Improved Reporting and Analysis: Automated reporting helped managers make data-driven decisions about resource allocation and project timelines.
3. Reduced Time Theft: Real-time clocking in and out, combined with geo-fencing, minimized time theft and ensured employees’ hours were correctly reported.
Main Method of Jibbling In and Out
The key methods for clocking in for the Company is through:
- Mobile App: The company’s field engineers use geofencing for accurate time tracking, only being able to clock in and out at the project sites, ensuring that time is recorded accurately based on location. Live location tracking was also enabled for appropriate assignments.
- Desktop App: For office staff, the system is integrated with the desktop app for easy time logging.
Conclusion
The implementation of Jibble’s time tracking solution has significantly streamlined operations for the UK engineering services company, resolving key challenges such as manual timesheet management, security concerns, and inaccurate time tracking for mobile and on-site workers.
With real-time project tracking, geofencing, and mobile time logging, the company now ensures accurate time reporting across diverse locations and job sites.
The seamless integration with payroll systems and enhanced reporting capabilities has improved resource allocation, reduced administrative tasks, and minimized time theft, resulting in more efficient operations, accurate billing, and better project oversight.
