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Good guy. Solid worker. Happy to use Ash again for almost anything!

Builder's labourer / handyman wanted

$25

Hard worker highly recommended

Labourer required for outside work

$180

Excellent worker!!!

Labourer general

$140

Great worker, good workmanship and a pleasure to have on the job, honest

Builders labourer

$320

Did another great job will hire again

Experienced fencer labourer

$250

Awesome job. Frank’s the real deal. Has worked in the industry for a very long time. Has a lot of experience solving tricky problems. He not only built the door exactly to spec but also went above and beyond, finding the door handle that matched exactly the others we had, putting in a hinge such that the door could be lifted in an emergency. He didn’t have to do it but Frank did it anyway. Thanks again mate! Highly recommended.

Install a bathroom door - labour and materials

$500

What's the average cost of a general labourer

$100 - $280

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$280

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Need a helping hand to get the job done - big or small? Whether you need some extra help onsite or around the home, a general labourer will show up and lend a hand (with a smile on their face). General labourers can help with moving dirt, bricks, and other materials. Or they can work on a project under your guidance, including gardening, cleaning, digging, maintenance, and much more. Whatever the task, they’ll help you get it done sooner so you can put the tools down and relax.

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Top General Labour related questions

A general labourer is someone who provides assistance across a broad range of tasks, most involving physical strength. Most tasks involve basic skills and are generally done outdoors, although some parts of the job may be indoors or involve using transport.

A general labourer’s duties involve completing tasks as directed by their supervisor. This will usually involve a combination of lifting, moving, digging, and cleaning.

Common general labourer jobs involve cleaning up after tradespeople, building, or renovation work. It’s also common to hire a labourer to help with digging holes, installing fences, and garden maintenance.
No. General labouring tasks don’t require any advanced skills or qualifications. However, your labourer may have completed a trade like carpentry, cabinet making, or plumbing.

Some labourers will supply their own tools for a job, but it’s always best to check ahead of time to make sure they come prepared.

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What does general labouring include?

General labourers are skilled in a range of maintenance and labour tasks. Many have a trade background with specific skills in one area, while others are happy to work under your direction and provide a willing hand with whatever you’re doing. Here are some of the most common general labouring tasks and what you can expect:


Cleaning and maintenance

Common labouring jobs involve cleaning, especially cleaning up a worksite after tradespeople have finished. They’ll start by clearing out larger debris using a wheelbarrow and shovel, and loading it into a skip or trailer. Next, they’ll sweep the area to remove small debris, dirt, and dust. Finally, they may mop or pressure wash all suitable surfaces (depending on whether it’s inside or outside), paying special attention to any stains, mortar, or grout that’s been left behind.


Trades assistance

While labourers aren’t necessarily licensed tradespeople, they do often help out tradespeople with plumbing, carpentry, and building tasks. Carpenters or builders may get help with removing old structures, moving wood, steadying framework, and other tasks that need an extra pair of hands. Plumbers may need help with cleaning up, moving pipework, and lifting parts. In any case, the licensed tradesperson will oversee the work and ensure it is carried out safely and to a high standard.


Digging holes and trenches

General labouring often involves digging - especially by hand. Your labourer will bring their own shovel and other required tools, or you may supply the tools at the worksite. They may help dig holes for fencesdig trenches for drainage, remove stumps, or level out soil ready for landscaping.


Moving and loading 

Your labourer can help move materials from one part of your site to another or load them onto a truck or trailer. These materials could include soil, gravel, roadbase, timber, bricks, paving, garden waste, corrugated iron, rocks, plants, and even furniture. They’ll use a combination of tools, depending on the job, including shovels, forks, wheelbarrows, and gloves.

Recent General Labour tasks

Plastering decor - quotes on labour only

$5

Rockbank VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Looking for quotes on someone to do plastering decor in our living room. Will attach photos on what we would like done The wall is 2.8M high and 3M long (dimensions are approximate)

Labourer required

$200

Glass House Mountains QLD, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Just need someone to help pull down a 2 bay shed - it’s been started but waiting for rain to clear to finish, maybe 4-5 hr work - $50 per hour

Landscaping labour and general end of job cleaning

$500

North Richmond NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2024

Pressure wash job, point sand/cement in mortar joints, install a couple of decking boards

Labour work

$1,200

Pacific Pines QLD 4211, Australia

18th Apr 2024

Installing shelving and wall boards

Need information about 2 experienced carpenters/labours

$5

Perth WA, Australia

16th Apr 2024

Hi, I need a house renovated in THREE SPRINGS (around 3 hrs from Perth). A few things need to be done (roof works), flooring ( hybrid laminate), bathroom, toilet, ceiling, tiling, kitchen, etc. Looking for information regarding 2 experienced, efficient,and good old-fashioned honest workers. $50/hr, Fuel and accommodation provided Sal.

Labour workers

$35

Truganina VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2024

- needing some people to come to our warehouse to assemble metal bracket dor an urgent project. Our staffs will be working with you with tools and safety gears. - time : 8am to 4pm or afternoon shifts availble 4pm - 11pm - date : 17th -till 20th April - rate $35 - $40

Labourer Assistant

$100

South Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

15th Apr 2024

Assist in lifting 2 x 75" TV Screens.

Great help with job. Will definitely recommend and use Scott again.

Labourer for demo and cleanup

$240

Hamlyn Heights VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Labourer/s needed to remove plaster, architraves, skirting boards and nails. Obviously, I would also need the site cleaned up when competed.

Need a labourer on Palm island for approx 2 weeks

$5

Palm Island QLD, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Job is on Palm island. Need a labourer. Approx 2 weeks work. Could be more if you’re a hard worker and keen. We are building water tanks. Lots of bolts, the occasional heavy lifting. Use of power tools such as grinder, drills, impact driver/wrench. You’ll be on $35 bucks an hr. Paid flights here and back. Accoms covered. You pay food. Paid half rate for travel too.

Labour at Glendenning asap

$5

Glendenning NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Need a labour able to go up down ladder frequently

Thank you for your help big help

Labourer - paving or plastering experience helpful

$25

Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

8th Apr 2024

Need some pavers leveled out and possibly small plastering patches. Hourly rate.

Recomended, has some good labourers on his team.

Labourer Assistant

$80

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

4th Apr 2024

Need assistance with lifting TV screen. Indoors about an hour at 8:30am Friday 5/4

Highly recommend went the extra mile for us

Labourer needed - all rounder

$30

Kallangur QLD 4503, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

I'm looking for another labourer to join the growing team. Must be reliable, not afraid to get hands dorty, reliable vehicle. The areas that you will be working will be primarily Caboolture through to Aspley. Experience (not perfection) in; Fitting doors and locks Fence building Painting Plastering Hedging Mowing Whipper Snipping/Brush Cutting Tools are no required, all tools provided, you just need PPE and be able to drive to the site addresses on the day. Quote your hourly rate, for the right person, hourly rate paid and bonuses based on performance. Immediate start for the right person. Must be prepared to sign non-disclosure agreement.

Great worker, logical thinker

Fix cupboard door - hinge and labour

$80

Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Hinge broke and needs replacing. You will need to check the hinge and provide the parts and labour

Very good! Highly reccomend

A couple of general labourers to dig, prep n paint

$28

Bardon QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I need a second guy to prep a house for sale this Saturday 2 March. Need -post holes dug -assist with fence building. Could be additional work like -Basic gyprock work, filling sanding holes -Garden mulching/ weeding etc. Working with a qualified renovator/builder but also autonomously to get the job done. hrly rate $28 Age is no barrier so long as you are willing relatively fit and capable, we’ll teach you skills if required. Total 1-2 days work Cash available. Hrly rate $28 or job rate. Gavin please reapply - Due date: Sat 2 March

Brian worked really hard and is super strong. Took initiative and he’s a nice guy.

Labourer needed we’d 21/3/22 to dig trench only 300 mm deep and 4 m l

$200

Strathfield NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Must be well presented Handy no skills required Need a trench dug 200 mm deep and 4 m length Pass tools under house to me as I work Sand back door and door frame of laundry Little wedding in gardens - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Very well done was early and unfortunately was injured in what little time he had accomplished most I could ask before I showed up get well soon

Internal door replaced- labour only

$20

Strathmore VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

I have an internal door that needs to be replaced. New handle will need to be replaced as well. Task includes: -Pick up door -replace door and handle - straighten jam Pick up will be from Unique Doors doors in Craigieburn unless you can find one for $50-70 Door size is 820x2040 - Due date: ASAP

Labour needed

$125

Coolangatta QLD, Australia

27th Feb 2024

Hi, need Labour to help with some waterproofing on a box gutter (flat roof) 3hrs 11am -2pm ideally but flexible. Thanks

Glenn is great to deal with. Highly recommend

Labour needed

$250

Coolangatta QLD, Australia

21st Feb 2024

Labour needed to help with waterproofing a box gutter. 8am - 2pm

Craig is a hard worker, and turns up with the right attitude. Thanks your help Craig.

Labourer to help with installation at a house

$35

Dandenong VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2024

Assist with installation and general cleaning Need to be able to get up and down ladders

Awesome help thanks again