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Hire Orders
Processing Off-Hires
How to process equipment returns and complete hire orders.
Overview
Off-Hires manages equipment returns when customers finish using rented items. Process full or partial returns and update order status.
Starting an Off-Hire
From Hire Records
- Find the order in Hire Records
- Click menu (⋮) > Process Off-Hire
From Off-Hires Page
- Navigate to Manage > Off-Hires
- Click New Off-Hire
- Select the order
Processing Steps
Step 1: Select Items
- View all items currently on hire
- Check items being returned
- For partial returns, enter quantity
- Click Next
Step 2: Set Return Details
For each item:
- Return Date: When received back
- Condition: Good, Damaged, Missing
- Notes: Any observations
Step 3: Review & Confirm
- Review all selections
- Check final charges if applicable
- Click Complete Off-Hire
Partial vs Full Off-Hire
Full Off-Hire: All items returned → Order status changes to Completed
Partial Off-Hire: Some items returned → Order status changes to Partial, remaining items stay on hire
Damage & Issues
If equipment returns damaged:
- Select Damaged condition
- Add detailed notes
- Consider raising a Breakdown record for tracking
Tips
- Check equipment condition carefully on return
- Document any damage with notes
- Process off-hires promptly for accurate billing