Hire a General Labourer — Available Today
Find reliable general labourers near you for site support, hod carrying, house moves, skip loading, and all the hands-on work that keeps a job moving. Post your job for free, browse profiles with ratings and reviews, and hire a labourer who can start today. Most jobs get responses within 2 hours — many labourers are available for same-day starts across the UK. No agency fees — deal directly with skilled tradespeople.
Find the Right General Labourer for Every Job
Whether you need a general labourer to keep a new build site tidy, a hod carrier to feed a bricklayer, a pair of strong hands for a house move, or a team of workers to clear out a loft before the roofers arrive — Grafter connects you directly with labourers who are ready to turn up and get stuck in. With 8,500+ general labourers registered across the UK, you can find someone local the same day you post.
Traditional labour hire agencies charge heavy day-rate markups and decide for you who walks onto your site. Grafter flips that around: you browse labourer profiles yourself, read honest reviews from the builders, homeowners, and site managers who have hired them before, and agree a rate directly. No middleman takes a cut, and you only pay once you've picked the labourer you actually want.
Labouring often runs alongside groundworks, demolition, and structural work on the same project. You can also hire a ground worker, demolition worker, or construction worker through Grafter if your job needs more than general labour.
How to Hire a General Labourer on Grafter
Post your labouring job for free
Describe the work — site support, hod carrying, clearances, moves — the location, when you need someone, and your budget. It takes less than 2 minutes and responses start coming in fast.
Review labourer profiles
Browse labourers near you with client reviews, experience details, and uploaded documents. Shortlist the best candidates for your job.
Chat and agree terms
Message labourers directly to discuss the job, availability, and negotiate a rate that works for both sides.
Hire and pay securely
Create a work agreement and pay securely through the platform once the labouring work is complete.
Featured Labourers on Grafter
Real labourers using Grafter right now. Browse profiles, read reviews, and hire directly.
Tom B.
Newcastle & North East6 years on residential and commercial sites. Used to early starts, heavy lifting, and keeping work areas tidy. CSCS green card and full PPE.
Jamal R.
Coventry & West MidlandsSpecialises in hod carrying and working alongside bricklayers on extensions and new builds. Strong, reliable, and used to keeping up with a busy gang.
Ewa S.
Southampton & HampshireHouse moves, loft and garage clearances, and furniture relocations. Careful with belongings, experienced with awkward staircases and narrow hallways.
Why Hire a General Labourer Through Grafter?
Grafter is a direct-hire platform, not a staffing agency. Here's what that means for you.
No Agency Fees
Deal directly with labourers. No middleman markups, no hidden charges. You set the rate and negotiate directly with applicants.
Profiles, Reviews & Documents
Every labourer has a profile with ratings and reviews from previous clients, plus uploaded documents for you to review. See their experience and previous work before hiring.
Same-Day Availability
Most jobs get responses within 2 hours. Many labourers are available for same-day or next-day starts across the UK.
Free to Post
Posting a job costs nothing. You only pay when you choose to hire a labourer and unlock their contact details.
Secure Agreements
Create work agreements on the platform that cover job details and payment terms. Pay securely once the work is done.
No Commitment
Hire for a single day or a longer project. No contracts, no minimum bookings. Each hire is a separate agreement.
Types of Labouring Work You Can Hire For
General Site Labouring
Fetch and carry, assisting tradespeople, stacking materials, and keeping the working area clean and safe throughout the day.
Hod Carrying & Mixing
Feeding bricklayers with bricks, blocks, and mortar. Mixing concrete, plaster, and compo — keeping the gang supplied so they never stop.
Loading, Unloading & Deliveries
Unloading lorries, carrying materials into and out of properties, moving tools between floors, and filling skips at the end of the day.
Site Clearance & Waste Removal
End-of-project clean-downs, rubble clearance, skip loading, and hauling waste out of properties and gardens. Often paired with a demolition worker on strip-outs.
House Moves & Removals
Moving furniture, boxes, and heavy items in and out of homes and offices. Loft and garage clearances, van loading, and removals-day muscle.
Trades Assistant Work
Working alongside carpenters, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, and painters as a second pair of hands — holding, carrying, prepping, and cleaning up behind them.
What Clients Say About Hiring General Labourers on Grafter
"Had a full garden clearance after an extension — tonnes of soil, broken slabs, and offcuts from the builders. Posted the job on Grafter and had two labourers on site the next morning. Skip was filled and the garden swept before lunch. Brilliant value."
"We run a small build firm and use Grafter whenever we need an extra hod carrier or mixer for a few days. The labourer we hired on a three-week extension in Stoke worked his backside off and didn't cost us the agency fees we usually pay."
"Hired two labourers to help with moving out of a three-bed flat and clearing a loft that hadn't been touched in 20 years. Polite, careful with our stuff, and shifted everything faster than I thought possible. Being able to see their reviews first made me confident to book them."
When to Hire a General Labourer
From a weekend clearance to a long stint on a live site, Grafter has labourers ready to help.
Home & Garden
- Garden and yard clearances
- Loft and garage clear-outs
- Shed and outbuilding dismantling
- Driveway and patio clearing
- Furniture assembly help
Building Site Support
- Hod carrying for bricklayers
- Mortar and concrete mixing
- Stacking bricks and blocks
- Assisting scaffolders
- Keeping the site tidy
Moves & Removals
- House and flat moves
- Office relocations
- Heavy furniture and piano lifts
- Van loading and unloading
- Removal-day muscle
End-of-Project Tidying
- Skip filling
- Rubble and offcut removal
- Post-renovation clean-downs
- Waste carrying to vehicles
- Final site sweep-up
Short-Notice Cover
- Same-day start labour
- Early morning deliveries
- Weekend cover shifts
- Sick-day replacements
- One-off emergency clearance
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a labourer?
Costs vary depending on the type of work, location, how long you need someone, and the labourer's experience. On Grafter, you describe the job and set your budget, then labourers apply and you negotiate directly to agree a price that works for both sides — no agency markups in between.
How quickly can I find a labourer near me?
Most job posts receive responses within 2 hours. Many labourers on Grafter are available for same-day or next-day starts across the UK, which is particularly useful when you need short-notice help on a site or with a move.
Is it free to post a labouring job on Grafter?
Yes. Posting a job is completely free. You only pay when you choose to hire a worker and unlock their contact details.
How can I check a labourer's credentials on Grafter?
Every labourer has a profile with client reviews, ratings, and uploaded documents — which can include CSCS cards, manual handling certificates, right-to-work paperwork, and references from previous site managers. Look through their work history and reviews before deciding to hire.
What types of labouring work can I hire for on Grafter?
You can hire labourers for general site support, hod carrying, mixing mortar and concrete, loading and unloading, skip filling, site tidying, end-of-project clean-downs, house moves and removals, garden and loft clearances, and general trades-assistant work on residential or commercial sites.
How does Grafter differ from a traditional labour hire agency?
Grafter is a direct-hire platform, not an agency. You deal directly with labourers — no middleman fees, no agency markups, no one else deciding who turns up. Browse profiles, read real client reviews, negotiate rates, and create work agreements directly with the labourer.
Do labourers on Grafter bring their own PPE and basic tools?
Most labourers bring their own PPE (hi-vis, safety boots, hard hat, gloves) and basic hand tools such as a shovel, broom, and buckets. Anything more specialised — power tools, mixers, plant equipment — should be discussed up front. You can state in your job post exactly what the worker needs to bring with them.
Can I hire a labourer for just one day?
Absolutely. Grafter is designed for short-term and longer-term work. You can hire a labourer for a single day, a weekend, a few days, or for an ongoing role — whatever the job requires. No minimum bookings.
How do I pay a labourer hired through Grafter?
Once you hire a labourer, you create a work agreement on the platform that covers the job details and payment terms. Payment is handled securely through the platform once the work is complete.
What if I'm not satisfied with the labouring work?
You can leave a review on the labourer's profile to help other clients. You're never locked into a long-term contract — each hire is a separate agreement, so you can simply choose a different labourer next time.
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