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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.

From Bed Repairs, Blind Repairs, and Coffee Table Repair; you can get all types of General Labour done usually between £66-£98, with the median price of General Labour in London East London being £82.
Don't live in London East London? We also have general labourers available in London and London Central London available today.

Recent General Labour tasks in London East London

I need a labourer for 3 days

£300

Little Ilford, Greater London, E12

8th Dec 2024

To do some tiling work in the kitchen and bathroom Put some laminate in the hallway Need a labourer on a daily rate basis £100 a day

I need a Labourer for 2/3 days

£300

Little Ilford, Greater London, E12

3rd Dec 2024

To do some tiling work in the kitchen and bathroom Put some laminate in the hallway Need a labourer on a daily rate basis £100 a day

Installing and labour

£40

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

18th Jul 2024

1) Hanging mirror to wardrobe 2) Drilling lock box into position 3) Drilling ground anchor into position 4) fixing roller blind (have replacement parts) Notes 1) Drill essential 2) No hooks on the back on mirror. I have some hooks which if any work thse can used otherwise would be good if emergency hooks are brought with 5) mounting tv to wall (have tv mount)

Labourer/electrician mate

£80

Central Parade, Greater London

28th May 2024

Task: Labourer Location: Walthamstow, London Temporary Start date: Wednesday 29th May Job Description: Seeking a hardworking Electrician Labourer for a small rewire job in Walthamstow. The role will involve the removal of old fittings and cables, chasing out walls, and lifting floorboards. All necessary tools will be provided. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with the removal of old electrical fittings and cables - Chase out walls to prepare for new wiring installations - Lift and replace floorboards as needed - Maintain a clean and safe work environment - Follow instructions from the lead electrician Requirements: - Prior experience in electrical labour or similar construction roles - Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety protocols - Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and manual labor - Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team - Good communication skills

Apply mastic to shower tray & trim - we have materials, need labour

£80

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

6th Oct 2023

Apply mastic to a shower tray and on top of that a silicone shower water barrier trim for further protection. This is because the tray is on a wooden suspendes floor so the tray moves a lot, the mastic comes away - the trim will help a lot. Old mastic has been removed and we have bought the mastic and the trim so only need labour (This is the one we have: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-Threshold-Barrier-Bathroom-Countertop/dp/B09QMQJ4LM/ref=asc_df_B09QMQJ4LM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=588077001065&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4065735944339702332&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-1650377089858&psc=1) - Due date: Flexible

Labour doodle cut bath groom

£70

Deptford, Greater London, SE8

16th Jul 2022

Lab doddle needs grooming bath cit - Due date: Flexible

Labourer for general jobs

£50

New Charlton, Greater London

25th Apr 2022

Remove wall tiles and old sanitary and bring tiles to bathroom