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Recent General Labour reviews in Canberra

Mel hooked me up with her partner and brother in law Shayne & Aaron. Good men to work with, follow instructions and serious while working. Will definitely give them a call next time i need some labour help. Thanks guys

Need 2x labourers to help with emptying a tyre container

$150

A great hardworking man

2 labourers needed in unloading a tyre container

$150

Jamal was fantastic. I was lucky he could come out straight away and do the job. I needed a dog door replaced before a property settled the next day and Jamal removed the old one, found a new one at Bunnings and installed. He was quick, friendly and communicated effectively what he would do and provided evidence once the job was complete. Happy to use Jamal again and recommend him to others

Dog door replacement (labour will pay parts separately)

$120

Great job, hard working

Tyre container unloading-labourer

$150

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

$160 - $194

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$160

median

$176

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$194

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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 in Canberra

General Labour work

$500

Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia

15th Jan 2024

General Labour work. WHS License would be beneficial. Apply screen wraps on windows and floor wraps on floors. - Due date: Before Friday, 2 February 2024

Dog door replacement (labour will pay parts separately)

$120

Holt ACT 2615, Australia

17th Dec 2023

Hi Need this dog door replaced before a property is set to settle tomorrow. Bunnings have replacement in stock. Looking for someone to remove and dispose of old, buy new and install. Happy to pay for parts separate or add to airtasker price You will need to measure before just to check if medium or large. Job Holt - Due date: Before Monday, 18 December 2023

Jamal was fantastic. I was lucky he could come out straight away and do the job. I needed a dog door replaced before a property settled the next day and Jamal removed the old one, found a new one at Bunnings and installed. He was quick, friendly and communicated effectively what he would do and provided evidence once the job was complete. Happy to use Jamal again and recommend him to others

Need 2x labourers to help with emptying a tyre container

$150

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

9th Oct 2023

Need 2 more labourers to join our team and help with emptying a tyre container tomorrow 9am to 12pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Mel hooked me up with her partner and brother in law Shayne & Aaron. Good men to work with, follow instructions and serious while working. Will definitely give them a call next time i need some labour help. Thanks guys

Tyre container unloading-labourer

$150

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

21st Aug 2023

We got a container coming tuesday 9am morning will take around 3 hours.. you want to join the team? - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Great job, hard working

2 labourers needed in unloading a tyre container

$150

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

30th Nov 2022

Need 2 men to join our team of 6 and help with unloading a tyre container.. job would be throwing tyres out of the container and arranging it when on ground. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 1 December 2022

A great hardworking man

Electrical labour

$400

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

21st Nov 2022

Help fit off LED to shelves in a store in DFO fyshwick - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Labourers needed to help with emptying tyre container

$150

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

9th Aug 2022

Labourers needed to help with offloading tyre container.. basically throwing everything out of the container into the wear house - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 11 August 2022

Labourers needed to offload tyres container

$150

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

19th Oct 2021

3 hours job offloading and arranging tyres

Labourer to help me with offloading tyre container

$105

Fyshwick ACT, Australia

19th Oct 2021

We will be a group of 5-6 people. Need help in offloading and arranging tyres in wearhouse

Labourer handyman apprentice tradesmen

$250

Florey ACT, Australia

14th Sep 2021

Looking for a full time worker-or part time.

Labourer handyman apprentice

$250

Florey ACT, Australia

18th Aug 2021

Need someone to work with me I’m a plumber.can be a student or mature guy.