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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 in Illawarra

General labouring

$360

Wombarra NSW, Australia

8th Oct 2024

There are 2 tasks. 1. Place some acoustic batts into position above a bedroom ceiling (approx 4m x 5m). There is a limited crawl space above the ceiling so not suitable for a very large person. 2. Carrying sandstone rocks into position in the garden. I can provide all tools necessary for the job. I have allowed 6 hours @ $60 for this work.

Did a good job. Would use again.

HANDY MAN NEEDED DAY LABOUR BRING YOUR TOOLS

$600

Primbee NSW, Australia

4th Sep 2024

Must know how to hang doors And put some floating floors in !! Need asap

Ashphalt labourer to repair 6 m2 of hotmix

$300

Unanderra NSW 2526, Australia

25th May 2024

I have 6 m2 of a car park requires a tonne of 70 mm hotmix Asphalt to be laid, leveld and compacted. I need a skilled labour who has a similar experience Will pay the full day.

Floatining ceiling, $550 is for 8 hours labour. Materials are provided

$500

Thirroul NSW, Australia

26th Mar 2024

Floating ceilomg put in laundry/storage area under house, 30 m² area.

Labour hire in building work carpentry work

$180

Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia

11th Sep 2023

Carpentry work / plaster/ flooring etc - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Labourer / Handyman

$200

Bellambi NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2022

Assist is putting up villa board in bathroom. No tools required. Experience better but not essential Needs 5h today - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Labourer/handyman

$140

Bellambi NSW, Australia

6th Nov 2022

Need a handyman/labourer ASAP today in a house which is getting renovated. Odd tasks will include: - remove staples on floor boards - move a few pieces of furniture (nothing heavy) You’ll be with someone else About 4/5h No tools needed - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 7 November 2022

Aaron completed a last minute job and was on-site within 30min ! Would recommend Aaron and his services !

Solar Labourers

$270

Woonona NSW, Australia

18th Nov 2020

Need a labourer to help on a solar install in woonona