Field Service Module
Odoo Field Service
Odoo Field Service manages dispatch, scheduling, mobile work execution, on-site time tracking, parts consumption, and invoicing for field technicians. For HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT services, equipment maintenance, telecom — any service business with technicians visiting customer sites.
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What it is
**Dispatch + scheduling**: drag-and-drop scheduler, route optimisation, technician skill / certification matching, recurring service contracts. **Mobile execution**: iOS / Android app, offline mode for areas with poor connectivity, work-order checklist, photo documentation, customer signature capture, on-site invoicing. **Parts consumption**: van inventory per technician, parts pulled per work order, automatic replenishment. **Time tracking**: GPS-validated check-in / check-out at customer site, time per work order, time per task within work order. **Customer portal**: customers see upcoming appointments, technician arrival ETA, service history. **Integration**: from Sales (service contracts), Inventory (parts), HR (technician scheduling), Accounting (invoicing).
Why it matters
Field service businesses face unique operational challenges: dispatchers in office, technicians in vans, customers on-site — all needing real-time data. Most field service software (ServiceTitan, FieldEdge, Housecall Pro, Jobber, Salesforce Field Service) costs USD 80–200/user/month and isn't unified with accounting / inventory. Odoo Field Service on Enterprise is included in Enterprise Custom and shares data natively. Particularly strong for service businesses 10–200 technicians.
Features
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Drag-and-drop dispatch scheduler
Visual scheduler showing all technicians on a timeline. Drag work orders to technicians. Conflict detection. Route optimisation.
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Mobile app with offline support
iOS + Android apps. Offline mode: work orders cached, completed offline, sync when connectivity returns. Critical for rural / underground service areas.
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Technician skill matching
Technician profiles with certifications, skills, equipment expertise. Dispatcher sees only qualified technicians per work order.
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Route optimisation
Daily route optimisation to minimise travel time. Geocoding of customer addresses. Multi-stop sequencing.
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Van inventory
Per-technician van inventory. Parts pulled per work order. Automatic replenishment to van from main warehouse. Cycle counting.
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On-site execution
Work-order checklist on mobile. Photo documentation. Customer signature capture. On-site time tracking with GPS validation.
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On-site invoicing
Generate + send invoice on-site after job completion. Payment capture via mobile (card / Apple Pay / Google Pay). Customer pays before technician leaves.
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Service contracts
Recurring service contracts (e.g. quarterly HVAC maintenance) with auto-scheduling. SLA tracking. Renewal management.
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Customer portal
Customers see upcoming appointments, technician arrival ETA, service history, invoices. Reduces support call volume.
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Integration with ERP
Sales contracts trigger field-service work. Parts from Inventory. Technician time to Payroll. Invoicing to Accounting. One database, no sync.
How it works
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Field-service discovery
Walk a day-in-life of dispatch + technician. Document scheduling, parts management, on-site execution, billing. Output: field-service spec.
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Mobile + offline configuration
Mobile app deployed to technicians. Offline mode tested. GPS / location services configured. Customer-facing branding applied.
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Service contracts + recurring scheduling
Recurring service contracts migrated. Auto-scheduling rules. SLA tracking configured.
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Van inventory setup
Per-technician van inventory. Parts catalog organised for field consumption. Replenishment rules.
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Pilot dispatch + cutover
Pilot dispatch for 1–2 technicians on Odoo. Iterate on scheduling logic. Full cutover after pilot success.
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Stabilisation
30-60 days post-cutover. Technician adoption tracked. Customer portal usage monitored.
Deployment timeline
Standard Field Service implementation: 6–10 weeks fixed-price. With route optimisation + van inventory + service contracts: 8–14 weeks. Multi-trade (HVAC + plumbing + electrical, one company): 10–16 weeks.
Best for
Field service businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT services, equipment maintenance, telecom, security) with 5–200 technicians. Particularly: businesses currently on ServiceTitan / Jobber / Salesforce Field Service where subscription costs compound; multi-trade operators with mixed work types; service contract businesses with recurring scheduled maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
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How does Odoo Field Service compare to ServiceTitan / Jobber?
Comparable functional coverage at mid-market scale. ServiceTitan is more polished for USA HVAC / plumbing / electrical specifically (industry-deep). Jobber is simpler, smaller-business focused. Odoo Field Service wins on unified ERP (no sync to accounting / inventory) and total cost (included in Enterprise Custom).
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Does the mobile app work offline?
Yes — offline mode is critical for field service. Work orders cached on device, completed offline, synced when connectivity returns. Photos, signatures, time entries all captured offline. Tested in rural / underground / remote areas.
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Can we generate invoices on-site?
Yes — invoice generated on mobile immediately after job completion. Customer signs. Payment captured via mobile (card / Apple Pay / Google Pay). Receipt emailed. Cash flow improves vs back-office billing.
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What about route optimisation?
Daily route optimisation to minimise travel time. Geocoded customer addresses. Multi-stop sequencing. Not as sophisticated as dedicated routing software for very large fleets (50+ technicians); for typical mid-market field-service operations, sufficient.
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How does van inventory work?
Each technician's van is a separate Odoo warehouse location. Parts pulled per work order from van inventory. Automatic replenishment rules pull from main warehouse based on consumption patterns. Cycle counting on vans.
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Service contracts with recurring scheduling?
Yes — service contracts with auto-scheduled recurring visits (e.g. quarterly HVAC inspection). SLA tracking. Renewal alerts. Common pattern for HVAC, fire safety, equipment maintenance.
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Customer portal for self-service appointment booking?
Yes — customers can request appointments, see upcoming appointments, view technician arrival ETA, service history. Reduces inbound call volume meaningfully.
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GPS validation for technician arrival?
Yes — GPS check-in / check-out at customer site validates technician arrival time. Useful for SLA compliance, time-tracking accuracy, and customer dispute resolution.
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Does it work with smart meters / IoT for predictive maintenance?
Yes — Odoo IoT integrations can pull machine telemetry for predictive maintenance work-order generation. Common pattern in HVAC and industrial equipment maintenance.
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Can we migrate from Jobber / ServiceTitan / Housecall Pro?
Yes — historical customer data, service history, recurring contracts migrate. Going forward, the operational workflow runs on Odoo.
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What's the implementation cost?
Standard Field Service: USD 22,000–55,000. Multi-trade or large fleet (50+ technicians): USD 45,000–95,000. With van inventory + service contracts + customer portal full-featured: USD 35,000–80,000.
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What's the first step?
30-minute scoping call. Bring: trade(s), technician count, current dispatch / scheduling tool, monthly service volume, key pain points.