Transport Trucking Refrigeration M/F

PETIT FORESTIER SOUTH AFRICA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday pay

Medical Aid

Pension

Career opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Petit Forestier Group in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Transport Trucking Refrigeration technician to maintain and repair refrigerated systems on our rental fleet. You will diagnose faults, perform on-site and workshop repairs, and ensure units comply with safety and quality standards.

A trade certificate in Refrigeration/AC and 3–5 years’ experience, plus a SA driver's license, are required. Join a dynamic team offering training, career development, and a competitive salary with benefits

Qualifications

• Trade test certificate in refrigeration/AC (artisan) required.
• 3–5 years experience in commercial refrigeration, transport systems preferred.
• Valid South African driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance on refrigerated vehicle units.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration repairs.
• Conduct leak tests and component replacements as needed.
• Prepare vehicles for rental and ensure units are operational.
• Maintain service records and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independence

Working under pressure

Education

Trade Test Certificate in Refrigeration / Air Conditioning (Artisan)

Tools

Thermo King

Carrier Transicold

Job description

At the heart of a Group where every job has a meaning, we're looking for our future Transport Trucking Refrigeration for our branch in Durban, South Africa.

At Petit Forestier Group, every employee is a talent. Through your expertise and skills, you'll help us to improve quality of life by mastering the cold chain.

Why join us? A dynamic and stimulating environment within the Group, with the ambition of becoming the world leader in sustainable refrigerated rental. A dynamic team ready to take on new challenges every day. Opportunities for development and continuous training, through an integrated E-Learning tool.

As a Transport Trucking Refrigeration, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on refrigerated systems fitted to our rental fleet. You will ensure that all refrigeration units operate efficiently and comply with company and regulatory standards. This role plays a key part in delivering high service quality and maintaining customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance on refrigerated vehicle units.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration repairs.
• Conduct leak tests, pressure checks, and component replacements when required.
• Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide technical assistance, both on-site and at customer locations when necessary.
• Prepare vehicles for rental by ensuring refrigeration units are fully operational.
• Complete technical inspections before and after vehicle rentals.
• Maintain accurate service records and job cards for all interventions.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Report major technical issues to the Workshop Manager and propose corrective actions.
• Work closely with mechanics, workshop teams, and branch operations.
• Support the Service Manager with fleet performance monitoring.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade Test Certificate in Refrigeration / Air Conditioning (Artisan qualification required).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in commercial refrigeration; experience with refrigerated transport systems is a strong advantage.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Experience with Thermo King or Carrier Transicold units is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good communication skills and customer-service mindset.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

What are we offering

We offer you a varied and versatile full-time position in a friendly team with a competitive salary. You will join a fast-growing company with committed employees and a family atmosphere. Are you enthusiastic, reliable, technically skilled and do you recognize yourself in this position?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday pay
• Medical Aid
• Pension
• Career opportunities
• Training opportunities

You’ll be part of a team that embodies the Group’s values: passion, service, commitment and agility.

Petit Forestier Group is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion for all its employees.

The company also offers a wide range of internal opportunities, depending on employees’ projects: geographical mobility (in France or abroad), internal promotion, change of profession.

Petit Forestier Group, a job that makes sense.

The Petit Forestier Group, a family-run business for nearly 120 years, brings together 5,900 talented employees across more than 22 countries, united by a shared mission: ‘Improving life through cold chain expertise’.

By preserving food, medical products and other sensitive goods that are essential to our lives, we offer everyone a meaningful career.