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Labourer - Floor Painting - SATURDAY 25th June

$600

Thanks Ben. You did a great job

Looking for a labour Tuesday

$300

Mike was fantastic, on time, went above & beyond to help us get our myriad of tasks completed & I would have absolutely no problem recommending him as both an incredibly competent & honest person who I’d work with anytime.

Labourer with drivers licence & some tools

$5

Great workmanship. Thanks for everything

Labourer for villaboard installation

$5

Love your work! Will definitely contact you again!

Laundry door repair (Labour+materials and key pick up)

$200

Tom was awesome. Highly recommended. Trustworthy and hard working person.

2 x Labourers Required

$200

What's the average cost of a general labourer

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$202

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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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Cement Sheeting Installation

Letterbox Replacement

Awning Repair

Mirror Cutting

Coffee Table Repair

Roman Blinds Installation

Treadmill Repair

Vanity Mirror Installation

Internal Door Installation

Shower Screen Installation

Cat Door Installation

Home Gym Repair

IKEA Benchtop Installation

Window Repair

Patio Sliding Door Repair

Ring Doorbell Installation

Property Maintenance

Table Tennis Table Repair

Bunnings Shed Installation

Chandelier Installation

Cornice Repair

Custom Mailboxes

Chicken Coops

Chicken Runs

Kitchen Drawer Repair

Sliding Door Repair

Curtain Rod Installation

Venetian Blind Repair

MDF Cutting

Villaboard Installation

Tent Repair

Window Frame Repair

Sewing Machine Repair

Pressure Washer Repair

Sofa Bed Repairs

Blind Repairs

Bistro Blind Installation

Outdoor Blinds Installation

Roller Shutter Blinds Repair & Installation

Kitchen Cupboard Repair

MDF Installation

Lounge Repair

Render Repair

Clock Repair

Recliner Repair

Water Tank Installation & Repair

Toilet Seat Fitting

Ceiling Fan Repair

Door Knob Installation

Soundproofing

Pet Door Installation

Hills Hoist Removal

Trampoline Repair Service

Weatherboard Repair

Office Chair Repair

Kitchen Sink Installation

Door Installation

Lattice Installation

Garden Shed Installation & Repair

Laundry Tub Installation

Mirror Repair

Weather Stripping

Sign Hanging

BBQ Repair

Kaboodle Kitchen Installation

Pool Table Refelting

Drone Recovery

Wooden Blind Fitter

Curtains & Blinds Fitter

Bed Repairs

Flyscreen Installation

Fitness Equipment Installation

Dining Chair Repair

Clothesline Installation

Jack of all Trades

Cafe Blinds Installation

Fireplace Installation

Privacy Screens

Dog House Builder

Blueboard Installation

Sink Installation

Screen Door Hinge Repairs

Hot Tub Repair

Gyprock Installation

Attic Ladder Installation

Chainsaw Service & Repair

Signage Installers

Tool Repair

Ceiling Fan Installation

Table Lamp Repair

Door Frame Installation

Conservatory Repairs

Cot Repair

General Maintenance

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

General Handyman & Labourer

$40

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

10th Jun 2026

We seeking a reliable, skilled, all-round Handyman / Labourer for ongoing residential and property maintenance work. We need someone hands-on, practical, tidy, and confident completing a wide range of general repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks. Duties include: * Replacing and fitting door hardware * Door adjustments, repairs, and basic fitting * Window repairs and rectifications * Installing towel rails, toilet roll holders, shelves, hooks, blinds, curtain rods, bike racks, mirrors, and wall-mounted items * Plaster patching, sanding, and painting * Fixing minor leaks and tap issues where suitable * Basic glazing repairs where experienced * Carpet repairs or basic carpet maintenance * Flat pack assembly * Small shed assembly and installation * Tiling repairs and small tiling jobs * General handyman work and odd jobs as required Requirements: * Previous handyman, maintenance, labouring, or multi-trade experience * Good problem-solving skills * Reliable transport * Basic tools preferred * Good communication with clients, tenants, and supervisors * Clean, tidy, and respectful work habits * Ability to take before-and-after photos and provide job updates Bonus skills: Tiling, waterproofing, painting, carpentry, basic plumbing maintenance, glazing, White Card, own tools, and ABN. Note: Licensed trade work must only be completed by appropriately licensed tradespeople. Casual, subcontractor, or ongoing work available for the right person. Please send your experience, availability, location, tools/vehicle details, and examples of previous work if available.

Small Wall Rendering Job (Outdoor) – Materials + Labour Included

$10

Kellyville, New South Wales

5th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced renderer to complete a small section of wall. * Area size: 5.9 sqm * Depth: Approx. 10mm * Surface: Blueboard * Finish: Must match the colour and texture of the existing rendered wall Requirements: * Supply all materials and labour * Ensure smooth, professional finish that blends seamlessly with the current wall * Experience with exterior rendering and colour matching preferred * Clean up after completion Location: Kellyville

EASY CASH $$$ small area Ceiling Plaster Replace - Labour Only

$200

Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer to complete a small ceiling plaster repair job. Job Details: * Replace plaster sections in ceiling plus sending and whatever else required to be ready for painting . * Materials will be supplied by us. * Labour only required. * Flexible timing - no urgent deadline. * Looking for a neat, professional finish completed to a good standard. Please Note: This is a small job, so it would suit someone already working in plastering who is looking for some extra cash after hours, on weekends, or between larger jobs. Our budget is limited, We are looking for someone reliable who takes pride in their work and can complete the job properly Please let me know: * Your plastering experience.

Great help Thank you

Kitchen Repairs - Labour Only

$100

South Plympton SA, Australia

1st Jun 2026

We need an experienced handyman or plasterer to help with a small kitchen repair. Scope of work: * Patch and seal a hole in the kitchen ceiling. * Install and finish gyprock/plasterboard to match the existing ceiling. * Install skirting board under the kitchen cabinets. Important: * The water damage occurred about 6 months ago and the area is now completely dry. * We will supply all materials. * Labour only required. Please provide: * Your experience with similar repairs. * Photos of previous work if available. * Your availability. Looking for someone reliable who can complete the job to a good standard.

Plastering job repair patch hang a few sheets labour only

$1,500

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

28th May 2026

I have all materials onsite . Need a plasterer to hang a few ceiling sheets , stop and patch walls and damage , make it all presentable and sand ready for a paint . Nothing to fancy as it's just a warehouse . All tape, sheets ,stud adhesive , screws , all purpose buckets are on site . Need it done before next Weds

Great plasterer .. thx John much appreciated

Handy man jobs labour 30 an hour

$30

Fawkner VIC, Australia

25th May 2026

Odd jobs prepping walls for painting, securing floor boards with nails, re fixing shed door

Professional Labour

$105

Labrador QLD, Australia

25th May 2026

I run a professional art and mirror hanging company and i need someone to come with me to help me on a two man job, mainly to help lift the larger more expensive heavy pieces and to help in between the lifting with things like measuring, drilling, cleaning up etc. This is in our clients home so will need someone who can be professional, courteous and dress well to represent our company well. We pay $35 an hour with a minimum 3 hours pay

I require a labourer to help install gyprock

$320

Kenthurst NSW, Australia

22nd May 2026

8.00 am start to assist with gyprock installation to a ceiling

Labour only to install a shower screen

$400

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

18th May 2026

We have a 1100mm wide frameless fixed shower screen to install.

Handyman/ Skilled labour with tools required

$10

South Maclean QLD 4280, Australia

18th May 2026

Help with: Install horse round yard and temporary fencing enclosure Trim trees Hourly rate

Plasterer/labourer needed

$123

Ipswich QLD, Australia

17th May 2026

Local carpenters/builder here. Looking for a plasterer (sheeting and setting) and just an all around labourer to help me on jobs to do painting and other helping hands. Please send offers in form or your hourly rate. Thanks, Dan.

Garage Door Shuttle Trolley fix - Labour only

$60

Black Rock VIC, Australia

5th May 2026

Scope Replace old shuttle trolley with new trolley for Garage Door Model: ATA Securalift Garage Door Opener Labour only. Will supply new part. Easy access garage door

Adil was amazing, quick, professional and great job, highly recommend!

Handyman / Labourer

$40

South Hurstville NSW, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Labourer / handyman to assist with lawn mowing, painting, garden clean up. I have all necesary tools and supplier. Ongoing work . Hourly rates quoted

Easy going guy. would book again

Ceiling Plasterboard Repair – Labour Only (This Week, by Saturday)

$200

Templestowe VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced plasterer/handyman to repair a ceiling plasterboard hole. Job Details: Ceiling hole repair (see photo) Patch and install new plasterboard Set, tape, and sand ready for painting Ensure smooth, flush finish with existing ceiling Materials: I will supply all materials (plasterboard, compound, tape, etc.) You bring your own tools Location: MelbourneTiming: Must be completed by Saturday this week Requirements: Experience with plasterboard/drywall repairs Clean, professional finish Able to match existing ceiling level and texture Please quote for labour only and include your availability. Photo attached for reference.

Frazer did an outstanding job with our plaster work. The finish is absolutely flawless — smooth, clean, and looks like new. He was professional, reliable, and took real pride in the quality of his work. Communication was easy throughout, and he kept everything tidy and on schedule. If you’re after a plasterer who delivers top-quality results without the hassle, I’d highly recommend Frazer. Would definitely use him again.

Near labourer patch holes along wall

$200

Earlwood, New South Wales

16th Mar 2026

Need patch holes I got cement mix up then fill neatly. I'm doing the drainage just tired.

Complete legend understands trade world very well and can help all clients including construction

Assisting removing wall paper -labour only

$40

Carlton NSW, Australia

8th Feb 2026

etails: • Task: Assist with stripping and removing wallpaper • Room: Lounge room only • Tools provided (happy to discuss if you have your own) • No specialist skills required – just care and patience • Must be comfortable with prep, scraping, bagging waste and clean-u

Great communication would highly recommend - thanks Jake

Labourer needed, build pallet racking frames

$280

Broadmeadows VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2025

Hey guys, I am needing labour to build pallet racking frames. You will be required to lift 2x columns onto an assembly bench, space out bracing for frame, put the bolts in and then tighten them up with 18v handheld rattle guns(provided), when build stack each frame to the side (2m away on other side of bench). Very straight forward work, start 7am-3pm. 15min break at 10am and 30min lunch at 12:30pm. All you need to bring is an attitude to work efficiently, work boots(no need for steel caps) and gloves(if you want them, your choice).

Amazing worker that did the job at hand and worked as required the whole day. Would happily hire again for any Job!

Labourer - Help with gyprock

$300

Camperdown, New South Wales

14th Dec 2025

Need a labourer to help with putting up gyprock. Just someone that can pass tools, boards etc to a builder - 2 days

Great guy. Great worker. Highly recommend.