General Labourer

Quack Recruitment and Training; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring a General Labourer in Warrington, UK. This role involves performing various manual tasks to support day-to-day operations at a worksite. Responsibilities include loading and transporting materials, assisting trades, maintaining work areas, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and possess a basic understanding of tools and safety practices. This is a vital position to ensure smooth project operations, suitable for candidates willing to learn and engage in hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport materials or equipment.
• Assist trades and machine operators as required.
• Clean and prepare work areas for projects.
• Operate hand tools and basic machinery safely.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Perform general site maintenance and cleanup.
• Support team members for workflow efficiency.

Skills

Good physical fitness and stamina

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Basic understanding of tools and equipment

Willingness to learn and take on various tasks

Tools

Hand tools

Basic machinery

Job description

Quack Recruitment and Training

A General Labourer is responsible for performing a variety of manual tasks to support the day-to-day operations of a worksite or facility. This role involves assisting skilled tradespeople, preparing and maintaining work areas, moving materials, operating basic tools and equipment, and ensuring that the site remains safe and organized.

General Labourers play a key role in helping projects run smoothly by providing physical labour and practical support wherever needed. The work can vary depending on the industry—such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, or landscaping—but generally involves hands-on tasks that require strength, stamina, and attention to safety.

Typical Duties

• Loading, unloading, and transporting materials or equipment.
• Assisting trades and machine operators as required.
• Cleaning and preparing work areas for projects or production.
• Operating hand tools and basic machinery safely.
• Following safety procedures and reporting hazards or incidents.
• Performing general site maintenance and cleanup.
• Supporting team members to ensure efficient workflow.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good physical fitness and stamina.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Basic understanding of tools, equipment, and safe work practices.
• Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.