A Labourer is a manual worker who provides assistance to a construction team. They are physically fit, as they will need to be moving an array of materials, tools and equipment and will have an excellent understanding of the different equipment used on a construction site.
Essential parts of a Labourer’s job description:
- Labourers will work closely with an array of construction workers, from Builders to Carpenters, helping to set up equipment and fetch tools and materials.
- They will be able to perform smaller construction tasks and maintenance.
- Some Labourers will have specialisations in certain areas, such as Carpentry, meaning they have a wider knowledge of these tools and materials than others.
- Typical employers include construction companies and housing companies.