General Labourer Jobs

If you're looking for a job in building and construction but you don't really have the the skills and specialisation to boast of, then you came at the right place.

General labourer jobs are the types of jobs for workers of different capacity and capability. These types of jobs require workers to perform basic unskilled manual labour under the close supervision of an architect, an engineer, or a project officer. Many general labourer jobs are done outdoors.

On the job

General labourers employed in building jobs support and assist skilled workers in their tasks. Under supervision, general labourers may perform some or all of the following tasks:

  • help construct or demolish buildings
  • help set safety signs, barriers and site huts
  • operate machinery
  • assist in assembling and dismantling uncomplicated equipment
  • transport equipment and materials
  • assist bricklayers, plasterers and other tradespeople
  • pour and finish concrete
  • dig trenches and lay pipes
  • help build scaffoldings
  • assist with site and machine cleaning.

What you should have

If you only had three years of secondary education, and had taken subjects such as English, maths, woodwork or carpentry and horticulture, then general labourer jobs could work for you. Skills on general labourer jobs are gained on the job, so there are no specific requirements to become a general labourer.

If you want to get employed in building jobs as a general labourer, you must demonstrate a wide range of practical skills. You have an advantage over other applicants to general labourer jobs if you have knowledge and understanding of building methods and terms. Ability to operate, set up and dismantle equipment could work to your advantage.

Knowledge of safety measures in on-site operations is desirable. Your ability to follow instructions accurately could just get you the job. Like other building jobs that require employees to be physically fit, general labourers should also be fit, healthy and strong with no back problems. General labourer jobs also require that workers are comfortable working at high places and have good hearing.

Money matters

Pay for general labourers varies between employers and depends on the work being done. General labourers earn more if they render overtime work.

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