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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

Kitchen Renovation (Labour Only)

$2,000

Wollongong, New South Wales

21st Nov 2025

1. Demolition - Remove old benchtop - Remove splashback - Remove cabinet doors - Remove old appliances 2. Utility Prep - Plumber: Cap sink temporarily, confirm future sink position - Electrician: Confirm oven, cooktop, rangehood wiring - Floor preparation: Level floor if necessary 3. Cabinet & Benchtop Prep - Carpenter: carcasses set in place - Kaboodle cabinets assembled - Carpenter: Benchtop templating. Using Bunnings laminate. Cut according to plan - Attach edging strips (Bunnings) 4. Benchtop & Splashback Installation - Carpenter: cut benchtop - Install joiners, cut sink + cooktop holes - Plumber: Drop-in sink - Tiling: Large format tiles installed. Grout + silicone 5. Appliance Installation - Electrician: install oven, wire cooktop, install rangehood, update switches & lighting - Plumber: Install sink + tap, connect dishwasher 6. Flooring, painting, finishing: - Flooring install: hybrid planks, edge trims and skirting - Painting: walls + trims, cabinet touch-ups - Finals: Install open shelving if any Tradesman, please provide your ABN and any relevant trade licence (electrician/plumber/gas/carpenter/etc).

Electrician day labour

$500

Panania, New South Wales

20th Nov 2025

Hi, need electrician on day labour to assist with fitoff for new build, must have own tools

Labourer for 2 sites

$700

Wollert VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Labour work on 2 sites 14th and 17th, including clean up etc - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KAEN28Q54H5VF7BGXRNDK1VE

Same again from Barry, thanks mate !

Fix lock that is broken, hole seal price includes materials and labour

$150

Mandurah WA 6210, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Fix door latch (purchase ) and hole to big to fix

Manual Labour

$45

Sunnybank QLD, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Unloading tyres from container - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KACZET5NQE585CZRAT8F1FA4

Labour festive decor

$250

Craigieburn VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2025

I own a festive lighting & decor business and I am wanting a extra set of hands to help, hold ladders, hold lights etc

Labouring Albion Park rail

$250

Albion Park Rail NSW, Australia

18th Nov 2025

My offer includes working from 7am till 3pm on Tuesday 25th - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KAAAZ9Z8KBVHWAF46NPFJ0KM

Labour to assist husband with home renos

$200

Clontarf QLD, Australia

18th Nov 2025

Hubby can no most Reno tasks but often needs another set of hands. What's your rate for hourly or daily to be extra hands in tasks such as grouting, tiling, pipe work, excavating etc House in Clontarf

To provide labour for clear stenciled PPF on a 2-door coupe

$500

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

18th Nov 2025

I have bought stenciled Clear Paint Protection Film, need an experienced paint protection film technician to wrap a 2-door coupe. Please let me know a fixed priced cost, to be done in my garage in Melboure City, near Queen Victoria Market.

Labourer needed.

$200

Bronte NSW 2024, Australia

15th Nov 2025

I need a hand carrying an outdoor kitchen in. Should be roughly 1 hour but happy to cover 2 full hours.

Awesome worker. Thanks heaps. Definitely a five star + worker.

Labourer needed to help install shower screens

$360

Preston VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Labourer needed to help install shower screens. Experience with tools preferable but not essential. Working from 8am-5pm. Start and finish in Preston. Most of the day will be spent as a passenger driving between jobs.

He did a great job. Nice and early and also hardworking and kind

Labourer Needed Today - Hourly Rate Quote

$30

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Labourer Needed Today - Hourly Rate Quote 4-8 hours work today - could lead to more work for next few weeks For masking, painting, tidying up, and cleaning Be great if you're handy on the tools too 👍

Richard was great! Highly Recommend

Labourer to be assisting with mounting TVs in a venue

$150

Canley Vale NSW 2166, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Worker will be required to lift and assist to hang small and large TVs, no experience needed.

Amazing worker will certainly use him again and highly recommend Haychee

Manual Labour

$45

Sunnybank QLD, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Unloading tyres from container - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K998569H4GGMJAG0NY0G4ASA

Great help as always!

Labourer.

$200

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Need a labourer to help install outdoor blinds 7:30-12pm

Switched on, easy to work with

Labourer required

$130

Redcliffe QLD, Australia

19th Oct 2025

I require a 2nd set of hands as i have a few golden cane trunks to be cut down thats close to a fence. I have the correct tools & will dispose. just bring your gloves

Father & son were great to work with. did a great job. will use again if need be Thankyou

New fence labour help

$45

Battery Hill QLD 4551, Australia

4th Oct 2025

I have some hardwood fence pailings which need to be fixed to metal. There is about 80 of them. I have installed a few. I will provide drill and everything needed. Must have used a drill before Can offer 6hrs work, Saturday/Sunday $45 per hour

Thanks for your help.

Full Garage Reorganisation – Fixed Labour Cost-Plus Materials

$3,000

Cremorne Point NSW 2090, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I need a professional team (2–3 people) to completely reorganise my 2-car garage in 1 day. Scope of Work: • Full declutter, reorganisation, and rubbish removal (all waste to be taken away by you as part of the job). • Create clear zones: • Vehicle space (cars + bikes) • Workshop corner – mobile workbench on wheels + stool for bike repairs • Storage wall – mobile shelving units + labelled tubs • Utility corner – spare refrigerator + backup dryer, both flood-safe, plugged in, and accessible • Garage floods and drains → all storage must be waterproof and/or raised on wheels. • I rent this property → no bolting to walls. • Everything must be clearly labelled and categorised. • Supply and install shelving, waterproof tubs, labels, workbench, stool, and appliance stands. • Ensure fridge and dryer are on stands, safe, and usable. Payment Terms: • Labour: Fixed day rate (1 day, 2–3 people). • Materials: Purchased by you, invoiced at cost +10% margin (with receipts). • All equipment (shelving, tubs, workbench, stool, appliance stands) remains mine. • Rubbish removal included in fixed labour price. Budget: Approx $2,500–$3,000 all-in (labour, materials, rubbish removal). When: ASAP – must be completed in 1 day.

Excellent job in time

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!

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