{"id":38942,"date":"2022-06-20T20:45:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T09:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=38942"},"modified":"2022-06-21T20:38:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T09:38:34","slug":"what-is-general-labour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/what-is-general-labour\/","title":{"rendered":"What is general labour? Learn the basics of the job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>General labour is a promising career that can be your foot in the door for many opportunities and industries. If you\u2019re wondering what general labour is, this can include everything from working as a handyperson to becoming a licenced welder. What general labourers do can span a ton of technicalities and industries, so it\u2019s really up to what you want to specialise in and what you can become!<\/p>\n<p>In this, guide, we\u2019ll take you through what general labour means, what general labourers usually do, and how you can start a career in this field.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0afdddb09d9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/what-is-general-labour\/#How_much_does_a_general_labourer_earn_in_the_UK\" title=\"How much does a general labourer earn in the UK?\">How much does a general labourer earn in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/what-is-general-labour\/#How_do_you_become_a_general_labourer_in_the_UK-2\" title=\"How do you become a general labourer in the UK?\">How do you become a general labourer in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/what-is-general-labour\/#Start_working_as_a_general_labourer_with_Airtasker\" title=\"Start working as a general labourer with Airtasker!\">Start working as a general labourer with Airtasker!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meaning_of_general_labour\"><\/span>What is the meaning of general labour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38944\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050619\/generallaborerwoman-2.jpg\" alt=\"female general labourer in the job site\" width=\"716\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050619\/generallaborerwoman-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050619\/generallaborerwoman-2-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>General labour covers a variety of tasks, from shovelling soil to cleaning up, and even working with special machinery like drills and solderers. It\u2019s physical, hands-on work that usually requires or includes on-the-job training.<\/p>\n<p>What a general labourer does will depend heavily on the industry and workplace they\u2019re in. You could become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/handyman\/\">handyperson<\/a> who helps maintain a hotel. You could be an irrigation technician at a golf course. You could even get jobs as an electrician or plumber if you\u2019re licenced for those specialities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_become_a_general_labourer_in_the_UK\"><\/span>How do you become a general labourer in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38945\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborwarehouse-2.jpg\" alt=\"general labourer in the warehouse\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborwarehouse-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborwarehouse-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>General labourers are usually not required to have a certain level of education, and employers in the UK will at most require a high school diploma or GED. When it comes to general labourer skills, these are typically taught through special training courses that your employer will put you through.<\/p>\n<p>Most employers want a general labourer who has the following attributes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Good health<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength and stamina (some job descriptions may require you to be able to lift a certain weight, for example)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Communication skills<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Good work ethic<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Team player attitude<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since the duties of a general labourer can also involve specialised equipment, it\u2019s beneficial to look into the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Relevant technical skills<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Trade apprenticeships<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Safety training<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Experience with relevant tools or machinery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div\r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"hustle-ui hustle-inline hustle-palette--5ee70537d13573_20650904 hustle_module_id_19 module_id_19   hustle-size--custom\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tdata-id=\"19\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-render-id=\"0\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-tracking=\"enabled\"\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-intro=\"no_animation\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-sub-type=\"shortcode\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"opacity: 0;\"\r\n\t\t\t><div class=\"hustle-inline-content\"><div class=\"hustle-info hustle-info--compact\"><div class=\"hustle-layout\"><div class=\"hustle-content\"><div class=\"hustle-content-wrap\"><div class=\"hustle-group-title\"><span class=\"hustle-title\">Earn money as a Tasker<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hustle-cta-container\"><a class=\"hustle-button hustle-button-cta \" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_self\" data-cta-type=\"cta\">Join Airtasker today<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_general_labour_duties\"><\/span>What are the different types of general labour duties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38947\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborwork-2.jpg\" alt=\"general labourer pouring concrete with a cement mixer truck. Road construction or general surface repair\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborwork-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborwork-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your duties as a general labourer can include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/handyman\/general-labour\/\">Working as a handyman<\/a>, carpenter, or plumber<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Working with power tools like solders and drills<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Labelling and packing products for shipping<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Organizing goods and inspecting inventory<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cleaning and securing buildings<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Unloading cargo from ships or planes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fertilizing plants, picking crops, and feeding animals<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Inspecting products in a production line<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintaining a well-run workplace (e.g. warehouse, construction site, or factory)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Leading a crew of installation or repair technicians<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Maintaining the grounds of a building (as a landscape artist, pool technician, or gardener)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other duties you might have as a general labourer include stacking, sorting, and counting items in a bakery; setting up scaffolding; or cleaning shipping containers.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the best place to check what the duties of a general labourer are is in the job post you\u2019re applying for!<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_general_labourers_in_demand_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Are general labourers in demand in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re in luck, because yes, general labourers are high in demand here in the UK, specifically in construction companies. The job outlook is positive for this field as well, making it the perfect time to start growing your career as a general labourer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_general_labourer_earn_in_the_UK\"><\/span>How much does a general labourer earn in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may depend on the exact field or industry you\u2019re in, as well as your level of experience. But in terms of ballpark figures, a construction labourer usually makes <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/job-profiles\/construction-labourer\">\u00a317,000-32,000<\/a> a year, while a warehouse manager makes <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/job-profiles\/warehouse-manager\">\u00a323,000-34,000<\/a> annually.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_become_a_general_labourer_in_the_UK-2\"><\/span>How do you become a general labourer in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38946\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborteam-2.jpg\" alt=\"general labourers working together in the warehouse\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborteam-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/24050618\/generallaborteam-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To start working as a general labourer, you\u2019ll need to have the basic general labourer skills and qualifications mentioned above. You\u2019ll want to familiarize yourself with the types of duties relevant to the job you\u2019re interested in. Also, make sure to brush up on any technical skills you\u2019ll need, and prepare the necessary documents that prove your qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worthwhile to mention that general labour can be physically taxing. You can expect long hours of standing, lifting, twisting, and pushing. Keep yourself in good shape, so you can get the most out of each job opportunity!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_working_as_a_general_labourer_with_Airtasker\"><\/span>Start working as a general labourer with Airtasker!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re up to speed on working in general labour, it\u2019s time to take the next step!<\/p>\n<p>Finding opportunities for general labourers is hassle-free with Airtasker. Our platform lets potential clients post tasks in minutes; from there, you can bid on jobs that fit your skill set and are within your price range and location. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/earn-money\/\">sign up as a Tasker<\/a>, you\u2019ll find that it\u2019s an easy way to earn more as a general labourer!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out what general labourers do and how to get general labour jobs in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2632],"tags":[2782,2784,2786,2788,2790],"language":["en-GB"],"class_list":["post-38942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tasker-hub","tag-becoming-a-general-labourer","tag-general-labour","tag-general-labourer","tag-how-to-become-a-general-labourer","tag-working-as-a-general-labourer"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is general labour? 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