General Labourer job description
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What does a General Labourer do?
A General Labourer supports trades and site teams with hands-on work — moving materials, preparing sites, and helping tasks run safely and on schedule.
General Labourer responsibilities
- Load, unload, and move materials and equipment
- Prepare and clean work sites before and after jobs
- Assist tradespeople with a range of manual tasks
- Operate basic tools and equipment as directed
- Follow all site safety rules and procedures
- Help keep the site tidy, safe, and organised
General Labourer requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: Physical fitness for demanding manual work
- Must have: Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
- Must have: A willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Must have: Commitment to workplace health and safety
- Nice to have: A white card / construction induction
- Nice to have: Previous labouring or site experience
- Nice to have: A current driver's licence
General Labourer job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
General Labourer [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A General Labourer supports trades and site teams with hands-on work — moving materials, preparing sites, and helping tasks run safely and on schedule. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Load, unload, and move materials and equipment • Prepare and clean work sites before and after jobs • Assist tradespeople with a range of manual tasks • Operate basic tools and equipment as directed • Follow all site safety rules and procedures • Help keep the site tidy, safe, and organised WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • Physical fitness for demanding manual work • Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic • A willingness to learn and follow instructions • Commitment to workplace health and safety Nice to have: • A white card / construction induction • Previous labouring or site experience • A current driver's licence WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.
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