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Petit Forestier Group

Rentals of refrigerated trucks, displays, containers

Mécanicien

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma in automotive or heavy-vehicle mechanics, such as a CAP, BEP, vocational baccalaureate, or BTS; significant experience in the field may also be considered without a specific diploma.
  • In-depth knowledge of traditional mechanics, including electrical systems, mechanics, and tires.
  • A broad understanding of how different types of vehicles operate, including newer gas-powered and electric vehicles.
  • A valid category B driving license is required; a category C license is desirable.
  • Commitment to team success and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including servicing, diagnostics, breakdown assistance, and repairs, on the company's light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles of various makes, including IVECO, FIAT, and MERCEDES.
  • Develop expertise with newer-generation gas-powered and electric vehicles, as well as innovative tools such as onboard diagnostics and smartphone connectivity.
  • Identify and resolve breakdowns in the workshop and independently during customer call-outs, using a fully equipped assistance vehicle.
  • Track repair work and ensure the vehicle operates correctly after repairs.
  • Contribute to workshop operations by keeping the workspace clean, maintaining equipment, working as part of the team, and sharing information.
  • Perform scheduled on-call periods, including nights and weekends, with weekly premiums and additional premiums for call-outs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A category C driving license.

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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