Welcome to Jobloads! This guide will help you get started with our platform, from understanding what Jobloads is to setting up your account and using our core features.
What is Jobloads?
Jobloads is a digital platform designed to simplify and streamline seasonal job management. Our platform connects businesses with contractors and subcontractors, providing tools for job scheduling, contractor coordination, compliance tracking, and workforce management. Whether you're a hirer looking to manage multiple job postings or a supplier seeking new opportunities, Jobloads has the tools you need to succeed.
Setting Up Your Jobloads Account
Sign Up:
Go to the Jobloads website and click on the "Pricing + Sign Up" button or click here.
Select a Membership plan that suits you and whether you will join on a Hirer or Supplier account. You'll be able to try Jobloads for free until you create or accept your first job. No credit card required.
Fill in your details, including your name, email address, and company name.
Set your password and then you're in!
Navigating the Home Dashboard
The Home Dashboard is your command center on Jobloads. Here’s what you’ll find:
Real-time Updates: Keep track of all your ongoing activities and notifications.
Centralised Operations: Manage tasks, messages, and updates all in one place.
Quick Access to Features: Easily navigate to key features such as job postings, compliance information, and contractor management.
Set Up Your Account
On the Home section there are tasks to complete to optimise your Jobloads experience like verifying your email, and entering detailed information about your business, including your New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).
Complete your personal and organisation profiles and add any relevant documentation (e.g., insurance coverage, compliance certifications).
Set up your first Site as a Hirer or Service Listing as a Supplier.
Set up your first Site as a Hirer or Service Listing as a Supplier.
Go to the "Create your first Site" or "Create your first Service Listing" section and create detailed site or service listings for your business.
Invite Team Members:
Go to the "Invite Users" section and send invitations to your team members.
Each member will receive an email invitation to join you on Jobloads and complete their profile.
Request a Review (For Supplier accounts):
Go to the "Request a Review" section and send invitations to past clients to share a review about your services.
Refer a Supplier (For Hirer accounts):
Go to the "Refer a Supplier" section and send invitations to suppliers you know to list their services on Jobloads.
Create a Job (For Hirer accounts):
You can create your first Job Proposal, create a job to manage internal tasks, or hire a service provider on the marketplace.
Accept a Job (For Supplier accounts):
Once you've completed your Service Listing you can respond to any Job Proposals, or wait for a Hirer to respond to your Service Listing. Jobloads is free until you accept your first job.
Key Features of Jobloads
Streamlined Job Management:
Create and Post Jobs: Easily create jobs with detailed descriptions and requirements.
Assign Tasks: Once you've created a job you can assign specific tasks to team members and track their progress in real time.
Message Threads: Communicate with your team through dedicated message threads for each job.
Flexible Job Procurement:
Post Jobs for Tender: Open your job listings for suppliers to bid on.
Search for Suppliers: Find the best suppliers for your job requirements.
Internal Job Management: Create internal job postings without making them public.
Enhanced Contractor Engagement:
Invite Contractors: Easily invite contractors to join your network.
Member Standards: Promote professionalism and respect with our member standards.
Standards for Suppliers of services including more about service listing accuracy, compliance, job commitments, and communication.
Standards for Hirers on jobs including more about respect for the supplying team, and their service and payment terms.
Ratings and Reviews: Use our ratings and reviews system to ensure quality.
Highlight Site Facilities:
Add Site Compliance Information: Share compliance information, key reminders, and facilities with first-time visitors.
Ensure Preparedness: Make sure everyone is well-informed before they arrive on-site.
Showcase Service Offerings:
List your Services: Create detailed listings for your services, including descriptions, availability, labour resources, photos, and pricing to market their business.
JobloadsPro, powered by Staff Sync Add-On:
Workforce Management: Streamline recruitment, onboarding, resource allocation, timesheets, and payroll.
Clock-Ins and Clock-Outs: Ensure accurate time tracking with beacon technology.
Broadcast Jobs: Fill on-demand positions swiftly by broadcasting jobs to your network.
Handles Piece Rate Jobs: A bespoke iPayroll integration to handle your hourly or piece rate jobs, or a timesheet CSV export option.
FAQs
How do I create or accept a job listing?
Hirer accounts navigate to the "Create a Job" section on your dashboard, fill out the job details, and publish the listing. Jobloads is free until you create your first job.
Supplier accounts can respond to any Job Proposals on the marketplace, or wait for a Hirer to respond to your Service Listing. Jobloads is free until you accept your first job.
How can I invite contractors?
Go to the "Refer a Supplier" section and send invitations to suppliers you know to list their services on Jobloads.
What is the Jobloads Pro, powered by Staff Sync add-on?
JobloadsPro is an add-on service that offers comprehensive workforce management tools, including timesheet management, payroll integration, and job broadcasting. See membership plans for more information or visit our features and highlights page.
How do I track job progress?
From the menu navigate to your "Jobs" to see all jobs that are starting soon, in progress, or completed on a single timeline view.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is here to help. Visit our Help Centre for more articles and FAQs, or contact us directly in the messenger widget (bottom right of your screen).
Welcome to Jobloads – let’s make seasonal job management easier and more efficient together!