General labour hire supplies workers for physical, non-licensed tasks — carrying, loading, cleaning, assisting trades and site support. Skilled labourers add hands-on experience in a specific area. Labour Pro Group places both across Sydney and Perth, screened and in full PPE, at fixed hourly rates agreed before the shift.
Not every task needs a licence, but every task needs someone reliable. Our general labourers are versatile and trained to adapt quickly to different work environments, providing dependable help wherever it is needed.
Skilled labourers bring more: experience on particular types of work, so they need less direction and deliver more in a shift. We match the level of skill to the job you describe.
General And Skilled Labour We Supply
Pours support, cleanup, materials handling and trade support on any site.
Experienced hands for specific tasks that need less direction.
Unloading trucks, moving stock and loading out, safely and quickly.
Picking, packing, loading and general warehouse duties.
What Is The Difference Between General And Skilled Labour?
General labour is versatile, unlicensed site work: carrying, loading, cleanup, packing and supporting trades — priced at our general rate. Skilled labour is hands-on experience in a specific kind of work (formwork support, strip-out, concrete crews), so the worker needs less direction and delivers more per shift — priced at a higher rate. One booking can mix both.
In practice: if the job is carrying, loading, sweeping or keeping the site moving, general labour is the right (and better-value) call. If the task repeats a trade pattern — reo tying, formwork hands, demolition support — a skilled labourer pays for themselves in speed. Describe the tasks when you book and we will recommend the right level: over-specifying costs money; under-specifying costs time.
What You Can Expect
- Screened, reliable workers
- White Card for construction sites
- Full site PPE
- Fixed hourly rates agreed upfront
- One point of contact for timesheets
- Fast replacements
When Does General Labour Hire Make Sense?
It makes sense whenever the workload rises for a period you cannot staff permanently: a delivery-heavy week, a cleanup before inspection, an unexpected absence, or a seasonal peak in a warehouse.
Because we handle payroll, super and replacements, you get the extra capacity without the admin. You can keep the same workers across a project so they learn your site.
General & Skilled Labourers — FAQs
Can General Labourers Work On Construction Sites?
Yes, provided they hold a White Card. Every worker we place on a construction site holds a current White Card and arrives in hard hat, hi-vis and steel caps.
How Much Does A General Labourer Cost?
General labourers are charged at an hourly rate that depends on the award classification, shift times and job length. We quote a fixed rate upfront — see our Labour Hire Booking Guide to prepare your booking brief.
Can I Keep The Same Worker For The Whole Project?
Yes. Where possible we keep the same workers on your site for continuity, so they learn your site rules, your people and your standards.
Do You Supply Labourers Outside Business Hours?
Tell us your shift pattern. Early starts, night works and weekend shifts can be arranged; penalty rates may apply under the relevant award and are included in your quote.