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Petit Forestier Group

Rentals of refrigerated trucks, displays, containers

Mechanic

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeAubagne, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma in automotive or heavy-vehicle mechanics is preferred; substantial experience in the field is also an asset for applicants without a specific diploma.
  • Strong knowledge of traditional mechanics, including electrical systems, mechanical systems, and tires.
  • A broad understanding of how all types of automotive vehicles operate, 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 company's own light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles from various manufacturers, including IVECO, FIAT, and Mercedes.
  • Develop skills working on new-generation gas and electric vehicles and innovative tools, including onboard diagnostics and smartphone connectivity.
  • Identify and resolve breakdowns in the workshop and during independent call-outs to assist customers, using a fully equipped assistance vehicle.
  • Track interventions and ensure vehicles function correctly after repairs.
  • Contribute actively to workshop operations by keeping the workspace clean, maintaining equipment, working as a team, and sharing information.
  • Take scheduled on-call periods through the agency, including nights and weekends, with weekly and additional call-out premiums.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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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