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Petit Forestier Group

Rentals of refrigerated trucks, displays, containers

Mécanicien

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeBordeaux, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A qualification in automotive or heavy-vehicle mechanics, such as CAP/BEP, a vocational baccalaureate, or BTS; significant experience in the field can also be an asset without a specific diploma.
  • In-depth knowledge of traditional mechanics, particularly electrical systems, mechanics, and tires.
  • Broad understanding of how different types of vehicles work, including new-generation gas and electric vehicles.
  • A category B driving licence is required; a category C licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including servicing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs, on the employer’s own light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles of different makes, including IVECO, FIAT, and MERCEDES.
  • Develop skills working with new-generation gas and electric vehicles and innovative tools such as onboard diagnostics and smartphone connectivity.
  • Identify and resolve breakdowns in the workshop and independently during callouts to assist customers using a fully equipped assistance vehicle.
  • Track interventions and ensure vehicles function properly after repairs.
  • Contribute to workshop operations, including keeping the workspace clean, maintaining equipment, working as part of the team, and sharing information.
  • Take on-call shifts according to the agency schedule, including nights and weekends; the posting states these shifts receive a weekly bonus and additional bonuses for callouts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Significant experience in automotive or heavy-vehicle mechanics may be an asset for candidates without a specific diploma.
  • A category C driving licence is an advantage.

About the Company

Petit Forestier Group

Rentals of refrigerated trucks, displays, containers

Petit Forestier Group rents and manages refrigerated transport and storage solutions, offering refrigerated trucks, display units, containers, and related equipment for rent without drivers. Clients rent a complete refrigeration solution and rely on Petit Forestier to handle maintenance, replacements, and keeping the cold chain intact during transport or storage. The company differentiates itself through a long-standing focus on refrigeration as its core business, a full-service rental model, and a large fleet backed by family ownership and European expansion. Its goal is to provide the entire refrigeration delivery chain globally, helping customers move and store temperature-controlled goods efficiently.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$924M
Headquarters
Villepinte, France
Founded
1907

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