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General labourer

$130

Very good service and appreciate Jay's job!

Labour cost only - for House maintenance repair - Lindfield

$200

"After one assigned seperate tasker (Airtasker need to screen potential personnel) not having the common courtesy to follow up on the job - eventually it was Alick who had the decency to see it through. Alick was professional, polite, punctual and left the job site clean. Superior workmanship to the highest standards which was efficiently done in a minimal amount of time! No hesitation in highly recommending Alick to anyone in need of any tasks."

Instal 12m aluminium gutter mesh-labour only.

$100

come on time . Thank you for your help

Labour ASAP now.

$70

Top job and top guy! Will definitely use Colin again

Labourer-Bathroom Stripout

$180

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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Cat Door Installation

Letterbox Replacement

Office Chair Repair

Property Maintenance

Kitchen Sink Installation

Blueboard Installation

Hills Hoist Removal

Chandelier Installation

Jack of all Trades

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Bistro Blind Installation

Sink Installation

Curtain Rod Installation

Tool Repair

Outdoor Blinds Installation

Signage Installers

Tent Repair

Villaboard Installation

Bed Repairs

Patio Sliding Door Repair

Window Repair

Venetian Blind Repair

Roman Blinds Installation

Lounge Repair

Pressure Washer Repair

Awning Repair

Chicken Runs

Cornice Repair

Mirror Repair

Fireplace Installation

Internal Door Installation

Home Gym Repair

Kitchen Cupboard Repair

Roller Shutter Blinds Repair & Installation

Ceiling Fan Installation

BBQ Repair

Kaboodle Kitchen Installation

Chicken Coops

MDF Cutting

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MDF Installation

Render Repair

Bunnings Shed Installation

Dog House Builder

IKEA Benchtop Installation

Cement Sheeting Installation

Table Tennis Table Repair

Sofa Bed Repairs

Sliding Door Repair

Clock Repair

Water Tank Installation & Repair

Laundry Tub Installation

Privacy Screens

Screen Door Hinge Repairs

Vanity Mirror Installation

Weather Stripping

Chainsaw Service & Repair

Trampoline Repair Service

Pool Table Refelting

Garden Shed Installation & Repair

Recliner Repair

Shower Screen Installation

Lattice Installation

Soundproofing

Door Knob Installation

Drone Recovery

Door Installation

Custom Mailboxes

Weatherboard Repair

Coffee Table Repair

Window Frame Repair

Sign Hanging

Ring Doorbell Installation

Treadmill Repair

Toilet Seat Fitting

Kitchen Drawer Repair

Flyscreen Installation

Wooden Blind Fitter

Clothesline Installation

Fitness Equipment Installation

Pet Door 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

Cot Repair

General Maintenance

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

Labourer required

$35

Mermaid Beach QLD, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Tasks included handling 20kg grout bags and supporting the mixing process.

Kennon arrived on time and demonstrated both the willingness and capability to complete the tasks assigned.

ON HOLD FOR THE TIME BEING General labour and installation work.

$450

Glenmore Park NSW, Australia

29th Jun 2025

Carpark safety equipment installation Must have ABN & provide an invoice, Public liability minimum 10m & workers comp.

Labourer to assist with VJ Panel install

$250

Bronte NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2025

We need a skilled labourer to assist with carefully moving and installing VJ panels in a job in Bronte. All tools and material supplied BYO PPE. 8am start till 3pm for this Monday. Potential additional days for the right guy. Must have ABN

Amit was super helpful, efficient, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend

Labouring

$200

Berwick VIC, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Plaster patching Site clean

Labour Hire

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Hi i need a solid pair of hands for general labour work around a new home build in Moonee Ponds. Mostly to move equipment and supplies and keeping the property tidy. Maintenance skills would be handy.

Absolute pleasure to work with thanks Shane

Hole digging and labour

$250

Pymble NSW, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Need general labour to help dig two holes and stand two steel electrical poles on private property. Also remove old rusted pole and re feed cables

Labourer, assist to build basketball hoop, and lay flooring

$300

Ipswich QLD, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Need one assistant labourer to help our builder to assemble a portable basketball hoop system (we provide all tools, just need labour help), and also lay flooring on concrete area for event. Assist our experienced builder. Need experience in general labour or assembly work before. Ipswich QLD. 8.45am start. 4 hours work.

Great allround, communication, reliable and hard working, highly recommended!

Day Labour

$220

Balmain NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Need someone to help install balustrades.

Remove deck screws and general labour only

$200

Palmview QLD, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Carpenter requires labourer to remove screws from old deck and general cleanup.labour only $200/day or $30/hr

Labourer needed to help install 3 shower screens

$250

Preston VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Need help installing 3 shower screens. Meet in Preston at 11am for around 5-6 hours of work (mostly driving).

He did a great job. Very punctual and great communication. Would use again.

Need a labourer to help install outdoor blinds

$200

Seaforth NSW, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Meet at seaforth for 8:30 to do one job then drive to Putney for last job, about 4 hours work

Extra Hand for Reno's and Labour (Tap Fixtures)

$400

Labrador, Queensland

17th Jun 2025

We're laying gibrock on our ceiling downstairs in our house and need an extra hand to help hold it up while my partner is nailing it in and placing it. Day will be 830am - 4.00pm. While we're cutting to size and in between laying we would like this person to be able to please install two new tap fixtures (bathtub and laundry) and two shower heads (replace existing with new - one shower doesn't have a head to remove - refer to photos). However, main focus is helping downstairs :) will pay $50 an hour. Ive attached photos of what needs to be installed and where in between and when were cutting the ceiling.

Absolutely fantastic to work with. Helped us lay gyrock on our ceiling and even stayed longer to help us get the job done. So happy. Thank you so much.

Labour - Mount Duneed

$230

Mount Duneed VIC, Australia

16th Jun 2025

Labour - Mount Duneed unpacking boxes and taking rubbish to skip bin on site. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JXVVCZY8TFFBKGD7YG8VCVW9

flexible with working an extra day due to delivery delays, sticks to given tasks with minimal supervision, highly recommended.

Any roofers or labourers able to help today in Wahroonga

$5

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

31st May 2025

Loading tiling batten and sarking needed to be done more work available

Turned up quickly to the job and was very hardworking, would definitely recommend

Labourer needed for 4-5 hours to help install shower screens

$250

Preston VIC, Australia

30th May 2025

Just need someone to help lift glass in. Would be great if I can be met in Preston at 12pm or earlier

Did great job. Thanks David

Labourer to help

$250

Artarmon NSW, Australia

29th May 2025

Sand, Gyprock wall, tape off door frames, etc

Responsive and on time good work

Brickies labour

$5

Burpengary East QLD 4505, Australia

28th May 2025

Need a 1 x laborers to assist two brickies brick a new house

Keen to give anything a go

Labourer to remove wall paper

$200

Vaucluse NSW, Australia

20th May 2025

We are renovating an old home and have people removing wall paper of walls and need extra help. Should be 2 days work

Ash was as you would expect with reviews like he has. Nothing was a problem and he is an asset to anyone that needs help.

30 mins of labour required

$10

Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia

7th May 2025

I simply need someone to help me change the wheels on my 4WD. No specialist skills required, everything is here, I just can't do it myself because I've had a recent operation and cant lift anything over 5kg for 6 weeks. Rattle gun, trolley jack etc all supplied. Would suit someone local. Usually takes me 25-30 mins when I do it. Make an offer.

Excellent Airtasker, came on time and was super efficient.

Need another labourer - posting again as couldn’t accept 2nd offer

$30

Sherwood QLD, Australia

2nd May 2025

Help carry VJ’s downstairs (stack in piles after nails removed). Move vinyl planks and some old doors & windows from upstairs to downstairs. Remove some wall sheeting and tiles in old bathroom. Possibly help to dismantle a wardrobe. Hourly rate, approx 4-5 hours.

Very good worker! Was polite and efficient in getting the task done.