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Petit Forestier Group

Rentals of refrigerated trucks, displays, containers

Mécanicien PL/VL

Automotive Mechanical Repair & Maintenance +1Updated on Nov 15
Full-timeBayonne, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma in automotive or heavy-vehicle mechanics, such as CAP/BEP, a vocational baccalaureate, or BTS, is requested; significant experience in the field is also an asset for candidates without a specific diploma.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of traditional mechanics, particularly electrical systems, mechanics, and tires.
  • Understand the overall operation of different types of vehicles, including newer gas-powered and electric vehicles.
  • Hold a category B driving license; a category C license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including servicing, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs, on the company’s light and heavy commercial vehicles from different brands.
  • Develop skills with newer-generation gas-powered and electric vehicles and innovative tools, including onboard diagnostics and smartphone connectivity.
  • Identify and resolve breakdowns in the workshop or independently during call-outs to assist customers using a fully equipped assistance vehicle.
  • Track interventions and ensure the vehicle is functioning properly after repairs.
  • Contribute to workshop operations by keeping the workspace clean, maintaining equipment, working with the team, and sharing information.
  • Work scheduled on-call periods, including nights and weekends, and respond to call-outs.

Desired Qualifications

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