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Worked well and got the job done.

Labourer needed

$300

Excellent worker, on time would hire again

Labouring help

$280

Will was Excellent, very hard worker

Labourer needed 4/5/21

$150

Absolute legend - arrived before scheduled time and worked hard to get done very quickly

Labour - Move Tiles from Palettes

$350

Clear, prompt communication and then with the actual physical work Tim was just what we were looking for. Could adapt to the task at hand & we had no qualms about letting him work unsupervised.

Labour assistance with installing equipment

$900

Great Carpenter assistant. On time, keen to learn, skillfull at using power tools and helpfull. Highly recommended.

Labourer for half a day today

$100

What's the average cost of a general labourer

$100 - $300

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$200

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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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Mirror Repair

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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

Labour Work at East Brisbane

$120

East Brisbane, Queensland

29th Apr 2025

Labour job: Length of the job will be maximum 90 minutes. Most likely be an hour or so. Job is repairing a dry dock on a pontoon in East Brisbane (4169) on brisbane river. You don’t need to bring any tools or necessarily need knowledge on what to do, as I have done this before. Your job is mainly to move, hold, turn and pull dry dock blocks, pins as instructed. Reasonably good strength and good balance is required. Basic knowledge in tools is required (ie: using a socket wrench and using a angle grinder) Job to be done Fri 1pm

Job for any type, from general labouring

$250

Cringila NSW, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Different types of manual maintainance

Plaster or Handyman

$5

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

28th Apr 2025

I need someone plastering half garage ceiling, I'll be onsite give a hand 👍

Labouring assistant, moving, cutting, grinding, assembley

$175

Sunshine North VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2025

We need help making work benches such as, cutting, drilling, grinding of timber and steel and painting and assembly. 5 hours.

Very helpful, thanks

Handyman / labourer

$35

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

27th Apr 2025

General property / building maintenance. Painting, Basic Carpentry, General repairs, On going work. Hourly rate.

Need a labourer for a weeks work

$150

Bankstown, New South Wales

26th Apr 2025

Help carry light things and pass me tools

Quote for Wardrobe Mirror Replacement - Material + Labour Please.

$400

Parramatta NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2025

The Wardrobe Mirror has cracked glass and needs replacement. I need a quote for this please

Labourer for 4 h -

$200

Riverstone NSW, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Labourer for 9:00 am - 01:00pm - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JMBZA8B8C5FZG85ZSTYX6A15

Thank you very much for the valuable assistance today.

Handyman/day labourer

$10

Riverstone NSW, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Will supply materials - Build shed, lay concrete pad, dig up pipe, install awning

2 Labours to move 40kg panels and a few roof claddings

$400

Northbridge NSW, Australia

15th Apr 2025

Move the panels in the pictures and 10 roofing sheets to the backyard. There would be about 30 steps over 50 meters each way. The concrete panels are large but relatively light. 40kg each. 2 people would be required due to size.

Ben is very easy to communicate with — punctual and efficient.

Labourer to lift A/C onto bracket

$50

Carina QLD, Australia

13th Apr 2025

I need someone to help lift A/C outdoor unit onto bracket. 1 meter high.. 80kg between both of us.

Easy quick and efficient

Labourer to assist lifting roof panel with home owner

$70

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

10th Apr 2025

We are fitting new roof panels and two beam…. Need another person to help me lift the panels

Strong enthusiastic worker. Pleasure to have him assist us.

Labourer to install pipe clipping

$250

Tomago NSW, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

Labourer to drill 2 holes, tap in 2 plugs and screw in small powder coated clips for 20,25 &32 mm pipe. Need someone who knows how to use hand tools. Job in a newly constructed warehouse in Tomago NSW.

Josh is a wonderful human and an intelligent, respectful and hard working Air Tasker. He was flexible with delays on site and got the job done. Thanks matey ☺️

Handyman or Labour

$30

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

26th Mar 2025

I need someone to do some grouting and few others small jobs. Fill out the rubbish bin got one photo before i tiling 600x600.

Ongo was fantastic great communication and helpful the whole job great bloke A+

General Labourers

$250

St Marys NSW 2760, Australia

25th Mar 2025

This offer includes labour work - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JQ7F39AQ3V1X84W59TC9BT4M

Good help as always

Repair lamp and labour supplied

$60

Northgate QLD, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Thi.s offer includes parts and time a redback for parts and time about a hour. And any additional restocking of equipment in storage area - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JPYBG11MFRXRZ7QCC6P1E4G0

Will continue to task Ivan in the future. Guy is a true handy man

Labourer northcote

$300

Northcote VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Labourer today 11-3:30 at northcote Preferably carpentry experience

Great to work with can recommend

Handyman / All rounder labour

$300

Penshurst NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2025

House under renovation. Need someone to help out with interior painting, floating hybrid flooring, installing mail box and general patching up and helping out. In Penshurst Will pay day rate.

Nick was very talented and professional. Excellent to deal with! Thank you

Pull up carpet & general labour

$40

Ballarat North VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2025

Getting an investment property we’ve just purchased ready for leasing. Tasks to help us with labour, pulling up carpet, taking stuff to skip bin (on property), painting, install fans, pressure washing etc

Dylan was fabulous to work with ⭐️ He is a really hard worker and did a fabulous job with the tasks we needed help with. This included ripping up carpet, replacing flooring (yellow tongue), laying laminate flooring, painting etc. thankyou so much! Would highly recommend Dylan ⭐️

Labour Assistants

$500

Wollongong, New South Wales

25th Feb 2025

Looking for some on ground assistance from 2 people with a ladder. You will be helping to install neons, rigged with cable ties throughout a venue. Will also be required to carry a slushie machine from ground floor to level 1 (alongside 2 other people = 4 people in total). Neons and cable ties are provided, you just need to BYO ladder, high-vis, enclosed shoes. Install will occur approx 12.30pm - 03.30pm. Rate is $250pp including fees (approx. $80ph)

David & Tommy we're great. On time and flexible to stay when required to stay longer. Thanks again guys!