Trainee - Operations - Milperra

Pickles Auctions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five extra leave days per year

Annual bonus after probation

Study assistance for eligible courses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pickles Auctions in Milperra (Sydney area) offers a permanent full-time traineeship, Monday–Friday (8:00am–5:00pm). You’ll gain practical experience across multiple departments, with full training and a clear path to grow within the business.

You’ll learn how to inspect assets, support gatehouse operations, and perform forklift duties in a hands-on, team-focused environment. No prior industry experience is required, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• No industry experience required; we provide training.
• Reliability and willingness to pitch in where needed.
• Comfortable with varied tasks and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assets: capture make/model/VIN and photograph stock for sale.
• Support the gatehouse: allocate asset numbers, check items in/out, assist customers.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Good communication

Job description

• Build practical skills across a variety of roles
• Learn the auction business from the ground up
• Join a down-to-earth team that backs your development

ABOUT THE ROLE

Permanent | Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Not sure where your career could take you? Start somewhere that lets you explore. Based at our Milperra NSW branch (2214), this hands-on traineeship gives you practical experience across multiple departments. You’ll learn new skills, switch between tasks as operational priorities change and explore where your strengths and interests could take you. With full training, stable Monday-Friday hours (8:00am-5:00pm) and broad exposure across our operations, it’s a great place to start building your career with Pickles.

What you’ll get involved in:

• Inspecting assets - Capture accurate make, model and VIN/serial details, then photograph and describe stock ready for sale.
• Supporting the gatehouse - Keep stock moving by allocating asset numbers, checking items in and out, assisting customers and learning Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Operating a forklift - Take on regular forklift duties, safely relocating salvage vehicles and moving pallets in and out of warehouse racking. This is an active, physical role, and forklift work is an essential part of the job.

ABOUT YOU

You don’t need industry experience, we can teach you the work. We’re looking for someone reliable, ready to learn and willing to pitch in wherever needed. You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy being part of a team
• Stay flexible and ready to switch gears when priorities change
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• Have a forklift licence, or are willing to obtain one with our support after successfully completing probation
• Communicate clearly, follow instructions and pay attention to detail
• Are comfortable learning to use a computer and iPad

WHY WORK FOR PICKLES

Since 1964, Pickles has powered trusted marketplaces that bring people together, delivering value for our customers whilst remaining authentic. We are the Australian leaders in asset remarketing across industrial, motor vehicles, salvage, mining, oil & gas, agriculture industries and employ a broad team of specialists to make this happen.

Pickles offers a variety of employee benefits and programs that make being part of our team truly rewarding:

• Up to five extra days of leave each year and ability to earn an annual bonus after a qualifying period
• Cash vouchers and formal recognition awards
• Study assistance to support relevant courses or qualifications with robust career pathways available
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Bonus for referring talented people who join and succeed at Pickles
• Access to the employee assistance program for you and your family

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Reference and criminal history checks apply.
Internal applicants must have completed 6 months' probation.

Visit our website at www.pickles.com.au to find out more!