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Pickwick’s cleaning and security workers are the backbone of the Company. Whilst we all come to work do a good job it’s important to recognise those staff that do a little extra or go that little bit further. Whether it be always working cheerfully, providing excellence of service, having a great work ethic or simply […]
Cleaners and security staff often go unseen and unnoticed by those around them as they perform their vital function which should never be underestimated. Pickwick is proud of its diverse and multi-talented workforce. Some may be surprised just how many of our cleaners and security officers have prestigious university degrees or were highly qualified engineers, […]
Our professional and dedicated cleaning team received great feedback from the recently held Deakin University 2015 Open Day. Over 16,000 people attended the event at the Burwood campus on Sunday 23 August. Despite the heavy workload in preparation our team managed to complete all scheduled cleaning tasks to a high standard. All Pickwick crew wore […]
On a recent visit to Brisbane City Council’s Green Square Michael Oakden, Pickwick’s Client Services Manager witnessed one of Pickwick’s long service employees Margaret Hayes enter the Council carpark at 6.45am. After exchanging pleasantries he observed Margaret make her way to a Council employee’s car in the disabled section of the carpark. Margaret opened the […]
In June 2015 four courageous women including Pickwick’s own Monique Jackson decided to take part in ‘The Walk to End Poverty’ hiking 55km across De’Aguilar National Park from Lake Manchester through to Mt Coot-tha in Brisbane. Generve Vever, Kim Spain, Nicola Matthews and Monique decided they wanted their next health and fitness journey to be […]
Pickwick was recently invited to present at the National Jobactive Forum held in Melbourne. The event brought together leaders of organisations that seek to help those out of work find meaningful employment. The Forum was organised by the Australian Government’s Department of Employment which is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians find […]
We all know someone near and dear to us that has been affected by cancer. In May and June Cancer Council Australia encouraged teams and organisations to host ‘Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.’ The theme is ‘Get Together to Help Beat Cancer.’ Vyvyan Swinbourn, National Payroll Manager took the initiative to organise a morning tea at Pickwick’s […]
Sometimes our CEO Ken Holder offers practical assistance! Ken was in Sydney late April visiting existing and prospective clients. Upon returning to the NSW branch later in the day he happened to notice a tyre on a vehicle in the carpark owned by one of Pickwick’s office staff was flat. Removing his jacket and tie […]
We all know the importance of experience in the cleaning services industry. Three of our New South Wales team have all passed the decade of service mark. Cindy Voong (Office Manager), Delia Cooper and Pamela Alexander (both Clients Services Managers) began with Pickwick between 2003 and 2005. “All three are an integral part of the […]
In March Pickwick’s client The Village in Mt Gravatt, Brisbane and managed through LaSalle Investment Management held its annual Holden Car Enthusiast show. The 5,000 plus crowd was drawn to an array of vintage and top of the line Holden cars. Pickwick worked alongside the client and the event organisers to ensure that the day […]
Kevin Lucas has been a leading supervisor at our Redland City Council (RCC) Gatehouse contract for the last 5 years. He has had a significant influence on this contract from his passion for the job to his reliability and knowledge of systems and processes. Importantly, he has earned enormous respect from our team and our […]
It is not often in this industry that a company can lay claim that an employee has given 20 years loyal service. Pickwick sends congratulations to Annette Jones who has accomplished this milestone. During her time with Pickwick Annette has mainly serviced Brisbane City Council (BCC) sites and has done so in a most professional […]
Pickwick was granted an opportunity to show thanks to its Brisbane City Council Brisbane Square cleaning crew by having a BBQ get together with the team and partners at New Farm Park last month. Everyone that attended had an absolute ball! What had originally intended to be a short lunch started at 10.00am and finished […]
Pickwick Group are excited to announce that we have been awarded 3 of O-l, (Owens Illinois) manufacturing plants in Australia. O-I is a US based corporation and global glass manufacturer with plants throughout South East Asia and internationally. Pickwick have been successful in winning the Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney plants with Sydney holding the title […]
As part of its program to boost its presence in the Queensland security market Pickwick took delivery of two new patrol vehicles during the month. The new Toyota Yaris’s are the first to wear the new company brand livery when Pickwick launched its new brand logo in October 2013. Ray Freeman, Security Services Manager, said […]
As part of Pickwick’s 2013 rebrand launch we are proud to introduce our new corporate brochure. Showcasing our new logo and corporate colours it provides detailed information on our story and the 4 key service pillars we deliver to clients. Through the rebranding process we utilised the expertise of a professional photographer. All photos were […]
Winner of the industry’s Outstanding Individual Award for South-East Queensland in 2013 goes to Pickwick Cleaning Supervisor Sharon Stewart. Based at Brisbane Airport, Sharon supervises a large team in an ever changing operational environment for our client, Australian Customs and Border Protection. Sharon is an important member of the Pickwick team, she continually strives to […]
Pickwick have been appointed by global property management firm CBRE as the successful integrated services provider for Security and Cleaning at the Gasworks retail precinct at Newstead, Brisbane. With FKP’s development revitalisation of the old Gasworks industrial area at Newstead, the new Gasworks retail precinct looks to stamp itself as a new destination for food […]
Lorna Jane’s new store opening is part of the FKP Development of the historical Gasworks site, managed by global property management firm CBRE. It is situated near the Brisbane River in the city fringe suburb of Newstead. Pickwick Group provided event security as Lorna Jane Clarkson stood on the stage at the new Gasworks retail […]
Ken Holder, Pickwick’s CEO was thrilled when he heard that the Company had been nominated for the Mission Australia Employment Solutions 2013 Employer Awards. Queensland Client Services Manager Amanda Kratzke deserves the credit for our nomination with her commitment to the Mission Australia job network and providing local job seekers with local employment opportunities. Amanda has been able to […]
After an exhaustive tender and short list process, Pickwick were chosen as the successful cleaning provider for a recent DTZ-UGL schools tender in Victoria. State Manager Tim Broach commented that Pickwick were thrilled to win the 11 school portfolio and looked forward to building a strong and productive relationship with all the key stakeholders. Having provided […]
Pickwick’s CEO Ken Holder today announced the launch of a new company brand leaving behind a 32 year legacy. Mr Pickwick, the symbol of the company since 1981 that was adopted from Charles Dickens The Pickwick Papers has ‘retired’, as we have launched an exciting new brand and logo. Ken commented that you don’t change a […]
As part of our rebranding, Pickwick is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. Visitors will find our new logo and company colours. For anyone who’s been through a rebrand they will understand all the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring it all together. As a company’s online presence becomes […]
Barb wire and electric shocks didn’t deter the ambitious team from our Queensland Cleaning division. Tough Mudder is an aptly named 20 kilometre run with a series of physical and some might say even more mental challenges. The first event for 2013 was held in Australia at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and attracted more […]
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