(80 reviews)

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Company overview

Website

Industry

Specialty Retail

Specialities

Asset Remarketing, Auction Group, Buy and Sell Used Assets, Online Auctions, Industrial, Motor Vehicles, Salvage, General Goods

Company size

101-1,000

Primary location

Australia

Pickles is Australia’s leading used asset marketplace and largest auction group. Since 1964, we have been unlocking value for vendors while providing powerful purchasing experiences for buyers.For more than 60 years, Pickles has forged a national reputation for integrity and high standards of business conduct. We add value at every step and are proud of our commitment to customer service. Our quest for competitive excellence begins and ends with an unyielding commitment to ethical conduct in all our key relationships. Which led to the development of the Pickles Commitment.

Our mission statement

At Pickles, we're dedicated to shaping the future. Our vision is to be the first choice for anyone when buying and selling used assets in our market. Our purpose is to power trusted marketplaces where everybody wins. Our mission is to win customers for life by making their experience awesome.

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The Pickles Culture

Pickles is a great place to work because we are a values-driven company, committed to building strong relationships, with a culture of innovation and integrity. We take what we do and strive to do better, always. We have a workplace culture where people and relationships matter.

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Reviews overview

3.080 ratings in total

5

26

4

12

3

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7

1

29

60%

Rate salary as high or average

51%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

What’s it like working at Pickles Auctions?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees appreciate the strong company culture at Pickles Auctions, with supportive management, a family-like team environment, and genuine opportunities for career progression. The rewards and recognition programme, including regular celebrations and competitive benefits, makes employees feel valued. Work/life balance is excellent with flexible arrangements, and the variety of work provides ongoing learning opportunities across the auction industry.

However, there are some potential challenges, such as inconsistent management experiences across different branches and the fast-paced environment that can be demanding during busy periods. Workload expectations can be high at times, and frequent system changes require adaptation. Some employees have noted that training for new staff could be improved in certain locations.

Recent reviews

1.0

Administration Officer

Apr 2026

Tullamarine VIC 3043Less than 1 year in the role, former employee

My experience left me feeling sick.

The good thingsI enjoyed the type of work.

The challengesThe management was rude, was not spoken to. Training was poor. No clear processes. One of the most disgusting places I have ever worked in.

5.0

Operations Coordinator

Mar 2026

Pennington SA 50132 to 3 years in the role, current employee

Excellent Company to Step Foot into the Auction Industry

The good thingsWorking For The Pickles Franchise is an Excellent Step Towards the Auction Industry. Not Only Working Along Side Coworkers and Managers but also Sale Agents. Ensuring all Stock is Accounted for, Ensuring we Maintain a Good Relationship with Customers and Employees Throughout the Company. Each Day is something New. Always Learning something New about A Variety of Different Machines From Trucks and Trailers, All the Way to Earthmoving and Agriculture. Working for Pickles Not only Opens up a lot of Different Opportunities but also Building Great Customer Service Skills Via Customer Inspections or Picking up Goods they have Purchased at Auction. The Management Side of The Company is One of the Greatest I’ve Experienced. They are Always Eager to Not Only Better yourself in the Industry but is always Pushing to Strive for Greatness!

The challengesVery Minor Things Could Be Improved Throughout the Company, But Everyone Pitches in and Makes Changes for the Good

1.0

Operations

Mar 2026

Brisbane QLD 40005 to 6 years in the role, former employee

High Staff turnover, Bad Culture

The good thingsWorked along side a couple of good people

The challengesLack of support from Management Lack of training to new staff members High Staff Turnover Poor communication between Management Profit over Staff health/wellbeing Rules for some and not others

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