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General labourer

$150

Good communication and fast job

Labour to demolish a fence wall

$250

Thanks very much for your assistance - excellent communication, arrived on time, very knowledgeable about the job and how to get the work done and very nice to deal with. Would definitely use Mark again in the future and would highly recommend.

Labour Assistance - remove/install window

$150

Top quality worker see you again

Labourer and handyman

$5

Good attitude and work ethic. Would happily use for future painting works

Labourer needed Paddington tomorrow

$35

Great worker!

Labourer to assist with line marking

$25

What's the average cost of a general labourer

$100 - $300

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$100

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$200

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$300

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Why hire a general labourer through Airtasker?

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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Fireplace Installation

Pressure Washer Repair

Property Maintenance

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Garden Shed Installation & Repair

Blueboard Installation

Kitchen Cupboard Repair

Lattice Installation

Soundproofing

Tent Repair

Jack of all Trades

Signage Installers

MDF Installation

Office Chair Repair

Pet Door Installation

Chandelier Installation

Patio Sliding Door Repair

Coffee Table Repair

Curtain Rod Installation

Chicken Runs

Lounge Repair

Home Gym Repair

Render Repair

Hills Hoist Removal

Sink Installation

Villaboard Installation

Internal Door Installation

Chicken Coops

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Kaboodle Kitchen Installation

MDF Cutting

Recliner Repair

Shower Screen Installation

Tool Repair

Sewing Machine Repair

Door Knob Installation

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Cornice Repair

Roller Shutter Blinds Repair & Installation

Dog House Builder

Bed Repairs

IKEA Benchtop Installation

Roman Blinds Installation

Table Tennis Table Repair

Outdoor Blinds Installation

Ceiling Fan Installation

Letterbox Replacement

Cat Door Installation

Window Repair

Sofa Bed Repairs

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Awning Repair

Sliding Door Repair

Clock Repair

BBQ Repair

Blind Repairs

Mirror Repair

Cement Sheeting Installation

Privacy Screens

Screen Door Hinge Repairs

Vanity Mirror Installation

Water Tank Installation & Repair

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Door Installation

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Weather Stripping

Sign Hanging

Chainsaw Service & Repair

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Pool Table Refelting

Drone Recovery

Weatherboard Repair

Window Frame Repair

Ring Doorbell Installation

Treadmill Repair

Fitness Equipment Installation

Toilet Seat Fitting

Kitchen Drawer Repair

Flyscreen Installation

Wooden Blind Fitter

Clothesline Installation

Curtains & Blinds Fitter

Dining Chair Repair

Ceiling Fan Repair

Cafe Blinds Installation

Mirror Cutting

Hot Tub Repair

Gyprock Installation

Attic Ladder Installation

Table Lamp Repair

Door Frame Installation

Conservatory Repairs

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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

Painters labour

$400

Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia

9th Sep 2025

I have work for whole week

Labour required

$9,000

Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

9th Sep 2025

We need to remove the planter box sand from the planter box.

Labourer needed to help In glazing

$250

Sydney NSW, Australia

9th Sep 2025

Labourer needed as a helper for a glazier , install windows and glazing

1) Help me Fix 2 CCTV units under 2nd storey Soffit. Just labour reqd.

$200

Aspendale VIC, Australia

9th Sep 2025

1) Drill 2 holes under 2nd storey Soffit at different points 2) Screw in 2 CCTV units under these two holes 3) connect the Ethernet cables which are already in the roof space to the CCTV units

Good job Jackie Chan

Replace Bathroom Vanity (labour)

$500

Ormeau QLD, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Bathroom vanity top is cracked and needs replacing. Wall hung, gloss white, 2 door, 2 drawer unit. 900mm wide and 600mm high (including basin top). I can provide replacement vanity, cost is for labour only.

2-3 labourers for ReScrew

$5

Rochedale QLD, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Looking for 2-3 labourers to help with a rescrew tomorrow. Screws provided, low set house. Must have your own driver, happy to provide extension bits and driver bits if needed. Roof is corro, have completed a portion already, also have gutter guard screws to replace. Quote your day rate, happy to pay $

Manual labour

$45

Sunnybank QLD, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Unloading tyres from container - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K4KPXEC81T7W4881N61A11BC

Shepherd is a great worker!

Pressure Washing Roof Cleaning labourer

$10

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Looking for someone experienced in Pressure Washing glazed Terracotta roof tiles with lichen growth. Perhaps a labourer that used to work in the industry that is interested in 2 - 4 days work. This is just a one off, it's not a long term. We have had many quotes from people, but the pricing is just too excessive. I went out and bought a pressure washer to try do myself but I shouldn't be on a roof. Can use my pressure washer if needed. There is quite a lot of lichen growth on the roof. Potentially could Use a pre rinse of a bleach solution but have to be extra careful of the garden if this is to happen. Most of the house is two Storey. Maybe an hourly rate price? Throwing the call out there. 170 - 200sqm of roof. I have put $10 just So the ad would upload As you can't upload Any ad without a Price.

Strengthen the rose wall and fix roses— labour and materials included.

$5

Doncaster East, Victoria

6th Sep 2025

Strengthen the rose wall and fix the climbing roses — labour and materials included.

Labourer to lift A/C onto bracket

$50

Carina QLD, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

I need someone to help lift A/C outdoor unit onto bracket. 5 meter high.. 40kg between both of us.

Great job. Would recommend

Labour lifting 6 cabinets

$100

Northcote VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

Help Lifting 6 overhead cabinets into position. All set up ready to go. Should take 10mins

On time efficient easy to work with

Handyman Needed – Light Labour Tasks in Apartment

$150

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Hi, I’m looking for a reliable handyman to help with a few light labour jobs in my apartment (and one quick car job): 1. Wall-mount two small neon lights 2. Put posters into frames and hang them securely 3. Install easy-to-do LED strip lights around two frames 4. Reattach a handle on a sliding door 5. Install easy-to-do LED lights in car interior All tasks are straightforward but require someone handy with tools and a good eye for detail. Please bring your own tools. Ideally, this can be completed on or before Friday 22nd. Below, are my availibilities for the rest of this week: Wednesday 20th: From 1230pm Thursday 21st: From 3PM Friday 22nd: Before 2pm I always have small jobs popping up, so I’m also looking for someone reliable I can call on for future work. Budget is based on 3 hours at $50/hr – happy to adjust if it takes more time.

Mike was friendly, punctual, and got through a range of tasks. He was willing to put in the time to make sure everything was completed, and the end result looks good.

Labourer Pergola Erection

$250

West Beach SA, Australia

16th Aug 2025

I’m putting up a Stratco verandah and need help.Labour only as I have all the tools.

Simon did his duties well.

Labourer for a day

$35

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Date :19/08 Must Time ;8am to 4pm Assisting a Carpenter to repairing a pergola. No experience or tools needed.

Very Puntual, attention to detial, helpfull. Will hire again for sure.

Labourer needed to assist in installing shower screens

$300

Preston VIC, Australia

6th Aug 2025

Labourer needed for a full days work to help install shower screens. Trade experience preferred but not essential. Start from 10am in Preston

He did great. Very punctual too

Looking for a labourer

$250

Rochedale South QLD 4123, Australia

29th Jul 2025

Looking for a labourer for help me install a villabord sheet in the ceiling and paint

Very good labourer good

General Labourer — Brookvale

$250

Brookvale NSW, Australia

23rd Jul 2025

General Labourer – Warehouse reconfiguration (Brookvale) We need an all-rounder to help with warehouse fit-out. Tasks include: - Lifting/cleaning/re-laying TPU basketball court tiles - Installing 6 wall anchors (hammer drill provided) for Basketball shoot - Mounting wall matting (metal channel + Velcro tape) - General tidy-up + tool/parts organisation - Moving storage boxes and other via trolley & goods lift into our garage storage - Painting rear wall (primer + 2 coats; paint provided; bring own rollers/drop mats if possible) Tools supplied as needed. Must be capable, efficient, and okay with hands-on work. Job is in Brookvale—1–2 days. Quote day rate or fixed after seen. Ready to start.

Chris was by far the best Airtasker I have come across since I started using the app 5 years ago. He was punctual, professional and came over prepared with all his own tools. He went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

General Labourer

$250

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Need a helper remove glued down timber

Great guy to deal with and hard working

Labourer needed

$30

Coburg VIC, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Labour hand needed to assist roof tilers replace roof tiles on domestic home,

Highly recommend, definitely use again

Labourer needed to help install shower screens

$350

Preston VIC, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Need someone to labour for a full day tomorrow to help install 2 shower screens. They aren’t very big but require 2 people to lift them and load them up. Approximately 8am-5pm (2 hours of this will be sat in a car with me while I drive us to and back from site).

Awesome bloke and very good with a trade skills