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Switched on, great attention to detail.

Labourer to help me install safety mesh on balcony

$940

Excellent worker. Polite, trustworthy and capable.

Handy Man - General Duties - Labouring

$240

Very good worker. Will definitely consider Stephen the next time I need a labourer

Building labourer

$200

Great worker, highly recommend

Labourer for site work

$180

Thanks Joshua

Assist in labouring tasks for lighting project

$256

Nice guy. Attentive and capable.

Handy Man - General Duties - Labouring

$30

What's the average cost of a general labourer in Melbourne

$136 - $277

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$136

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$245

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$277

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Handyman Services

Mirror Cutting

Mirror Repair

Hills Hoist Removal

Recliner Repair

Door Frame Installation

Sign Hanging

Cafe Blinds Installation

Sofa Bed Repairs

Render Repair

Gyprock Installation

Chandelier Installation

Roller Shutter Blinds Repair & Installation

Drone Recovery

Dining Chair Repair

Door Knob Installation

BBQ Repair

Roman Blinds Installation

Bistro Blind Installation

Chicken Coops

Tool Repair

Pressure Washer Repair

Water Tank Installation & Repair

Table Lamp Repair

Jack of all Trades

Signage Installers

Bed Repairs

Weatherboard Repair

Toilet Seat Fitting

Awning Repair

Attic Ladder Installation

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Property Maintenance

Ceiling Fan Repair

Cornice Repair

Privacy Screens

MDF Installation

Ring Doorbell Installation

IKEA Benchtop Installation

Vanity Mirror Installation

Lattice Installation

Treadmill Repair

Outdoor Blinds Installation

Wooden Blind Fitter

Clothesline Installation

Villaboard Installation

Letterbox Replacement

Soundproofing

Flyscreen Installation

Tent Repair

Office Chair Repair

Coffee Table Repair

Venetian Blind Repair

Kaboodle Kitchen Installation

Sink Installation

Fitness Equipment Installation

Blueboard Installation

Shower Screen Installation

Window Repair

Pet Door Installation

Window Frame Repair

Kitchen Drawer Repair

Blind Repairs

Sliding Door Repair

Clock Repair

Curtain Rod Installation

Door Installation

Internal Door Installation

Fireplace Installation

Cat Door Installation

Ceiling Fan Installation

Kitchen Cupboard Repair

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Cement Sheeting Installation

Garden Shed Installation & Repair

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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 in Melbourne

Labour need today Saint kilda

$200

St Kilda VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Few hours work helping me with a welding job in SaintKilda no previous experience needed

Labourer to remove fence palings and nails

$250

Northcote VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2024

Need someone to be in Northcote to remove palings and nails working from 3 pm to 8 pm all tools supplied. Must be a quick worker

Solar labourer wanted

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2024

Looking to add a hard working solar labourer to the team with prospective apprenticeship position if the right candidate is found. Daily tasks include: Carrying solar panels (around 22kg) Measuring and cutting aluminium rails Walking on roofs Job is located in Sunbury on 16/02.

Builders labourer - carpenter

$50

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

4th Jan 2024

Need an upstairs bathroom floor removed, tiles have been removed already. Need someone with experience. 1.8 x 2.7 - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 5 January 2024

Need a labourer

$30

Thornbury VIC, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

Need a labourer to help me remove some plaster from walls and ceiling - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 24 December 2023

Labourer with own tools wanted

$250

Essendon VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2023

I need a labourer to remove these tiles, mirror & bath. Will need a hammer drill with chisel bit & grinder. Clean up upon completion. Job is in Essendon. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Great work. Will use again,

Plasterer labour hire

$50

Brunswick VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2023

Plasterer labour hire need asap on site $50 per hour Plaster work Minor hanging / stopping Patches Base top sanding Material supplied and paid for 3 days work - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Labourer required for window installation

$250

South Yarra VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2023

Need a labourer for a couple of of weeks to help install windows. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, October 26, 2023

Labourer, handyman

$30

Carlton North VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2023

Helping with : -Conditioning, sanding, gap filler, plastering and house painting. -Demolition of light walls materials (wood, plaster,etc) -Knowledge with power tools. -Rubish and furniture removal. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 28 September 2023

Labouring. Carry materials from 2nd floor to ground

$250

Richmond VIC, Australia

14th Sep 2023

Carry doors and materials from second floor to ground down 2 flights of stairs. The 3 sliding doors are heavy and will require 2 people to carry them. This is a 2 person job. Also, carry 5 hollow panel doors , jambs and some skirting from ground to second level. The job should not take more than an hour. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 15 September 2023

Joan is an International student studying English. Obviously his English is in the development stage but we managed as his helper understood a little bit more. You can always use google translate if having difficulty but I didn’t need to. Joan (pronounced Johann) is a polite, considerate and hard working young man. I would have no hesitation in recommending him for labouring type tasks.

Looking for a roofing labourer

$500

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Aug 2023

Looking for a roofing labourer who can replace gutter replace facia boards repoint ect… - Due date: Flexible

Labourer - residential house demolition

$30

Kensington VIC, Australia

11th Aug 2023

I am renovating my house in Kensington and require an extra set of hands (or two) to get as much done as possible across the following tasks: 1. Remove plaster 2. Remove nails from timber studs 3. Remove tiles (I have a jackhammer) Happy for you to provide as much time as possible across the following times: - Saturday 12 August: 9am to 4pm - Sunday 13 August: 9am to 5pm Will pay on an hourly rate. Honest and hardworkers will be rewarded. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 12 August 2023

Robert was a brilliant worker and excellent communicator. Will definitely use again! Top rating.

Installing signage labour + Occasional electrical connections.

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Jul 2023

Hey , Looking for someone who’s interested in installing signage for us Involves labour + Occasional electrical connections. Constant work Located Melbourne CBD Need someone asap - Due date: Before Monday, 31 July 2023

Labourer required

$240

Richmond VIC, Australia

9th Jul 2023

Labour required to help tradesman install storm water grate. no tools required. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Andrews work attitude is head down arse up.

Labourer to help install timber windows

$250

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

31st May 2023

I need someone physically capable of lifting and moving double glazed timber windows. Installing 8. Not looking for a chippy. No skills required. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 June 2023

Will was fantastic. He arrived on time, he was very practical in his approach. He worked really hard and was not clock watching. In addition he was a top bloke.

Additional labourers to help mat installer - 10pm start

$600

Brunswick VIC, Australia

25th May 2023

We are replacing 6 entrance mats at a shopping centre in Brunswick, and need some additional assistance to carry/move, assist with removal of old mats and installing new mats (aluminium click together track system with carpet inlays). Ideally 2-3 people in addition to our subcontractor. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 27 May 2023

Handyman/ labourer needed

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2023

I need a person from 8am-4pm to help me remove and silicon stick plastic panels around a sports stadium. All work is on the ground and panels are approximately 700mmx500mm. I will supply all tools and materials just need a labourer. large stadium so there will be walking that needs to be done. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Great worker. Highly recommend.

Labourer wanted

$100

Essendon VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2023

Need a labour to help install some long Timbers onto a wall. Easy job. Mainly holding Timbers in place so we can fix. This will be for 4 hours. 6pm - 10pm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Labourer or carpenter to assist with reno

$220

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2023

Help install roofs frame for 4hrs in Port Melbourne.

Assist curtain installer (labour only)

$140

Prahran VIC, Australia

21st Dec 2022

Hi there, We're a curtains retailer. Our installer needs to hang a heavy curtain at a project in Prahran. The track has already been installed, I require someone to assist in holding the curtain weight while he clips in the curtain. I anticipate it won't take any longer than 45 minutes - I'm willing to pay $70 per hour for 2 x hours. It will require the applicant to bring their own ladder. Reach out if you have any questions. - Due date: Before Friday, 23 December 2022