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Petit Forestier Group

Rentals of refrigerated trucks, displays, containers

Mécanicien

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A qualification in automotive or heavy-vehicle mechanics (CAP, BEP, vocational baccalaureate, BTS, or equivalent) is required; significant experience in the field may also be considered 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-generation gas and electric vehicles.
  • Hold a category B driving licence; a category C licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, including servicing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs, on the company’s own light commercial and heavy vehicles from various manufacturers, including IVECO, FIAT, and Mercedes.
  • Develop skills with newer-generation gas and electric vehicles and innovative tools such as onboard diagnostics and smartphone connectivity.
  • Identify and resolve breakdowns in the workshop or independently while assisting customers on the road using a fully equipped assistance vehicle.
  • Track interventions and ensure vehicles operate correctly after repairs.
  • Contribute to workshop operations by keeping the workspace clean, maintaining equipment, working as a team, and sharing information.
  • Take on-call shifts according to the agency schedule, including nights and weekends, with weekly and additional callout premiums.

Desired Qualifications

  • Significant relevant experience is an advantage for candidates without a specific mechanics qualification.
  • 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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