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Primary and Standby

The main booked worker (Primary) does the shift. Backup (Standby) only starts if Primary drops out.

How it works

On the job screen, say you want the job only when you can do it. Asking is not the same as being booked.

Apply is not a booking

Tap Apply only if you can do the skill, date and travel, and have mobile data. The client must still pick you as Primary and confirm with Book. Backup (Standby) is optional for them.

Primary and Standby on the day

Standby only starts if Primary drops out or misses marking they are on the way (En Route). As Primary, tap En Route by one hour before start. Activated Standby must tap En Route by fifteen minutes before.

Primary and Standby app screen

Primary vs Standby

Asking for the job is not a booking. Wait until you are Primary or Standby and the client confirms with Book.

Apply
Apply You asked for the job — not booked yet.
Primary or Standby
Primary or Standby Primary works the job. Standby only starts if Primary drops out.
Booked
Booked After the client Books, tap En Route when you head there and clock in on site.

How it works

Invite

A job invite that fits your skills and area arrives on your phone.

Apply

On the job screen, send Apply only when you can do the skill, travel there and fit the timing.

Primary or Standby

You may be chosen as Primary, or as optional Standby backup.

Booked

Wait until the client Books. Asking alone is not a booking yet.

En Route

As Primary, tap En Route on the job screen when you head to the job. Standby steps up only if activated.

Clock-in

On the job screen, clock in on site. A Primary clock-in releases remaining Standby.

Work

Do the agreed tasks at the home, office or site.

What to do

  1. On the job screen, send Apply only when you can do the job, travel there and keep mobile data on for En Route and clock-in.

  2. Wait for Primary and Book, or for optional Standby. Asking alone is not confirmed work.

  3. On the job screen, tap En Route in your window when you head there, then clock in on site and work.

Why it matters

Standby cannot leave the booking early (Withdraw) and has a tighter En Route window if activated. Knowing your role stops no-shows when Primary misses En Route.

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