Car mechanic in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Mécanicien automobile”. To search for jobs in France, type “Mécanicien automobile” or “Mécanicienne automobile”.
- Masculine
- Mécanicien automobile
- Feminine
- Mécanicienne automobile
- ROME code
- I1604
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- mécanicien auto
- technicien automobile
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Apprenti mécanicien / Apprentie mécanicienne automobile
- Artisan mécanicien / Artisane mécanicienne
- Essayeur metteur / Essayeuse metteuse au point
- Garagiste
- Garagiste-mécanicien / Garagiste-mécanicienne
- Mécanicien / Mécanicienne automobile
- Mécanicien / Mécanicienne d'entretien en automobile
- Mécanicien / Mécanicienne de garage automobile
- Mécanicien / Mécanicienne de maintenance automobile
- Mécanicien / Mécanicienne service rapide en automobile
- Mécanicien / Mécanicienne VL
- Mécanicien-réparateur / Mécanicienne-réparatrice automobile
- Technicien / Technicienne en maintenance automobile
- Technicien / Technicienne en systèmes pneumatiques
- Technicien / Technicienne service rapide en automobile
Working as a car mechanic in France
Search for mécanicien automobile, mécanicien VL (véhicules légers), technicien automobile or technicien après-vente for dealerships, and mécanicien service rapide for fast-fit chains. Working as a salaried mechanic is not regulated, but employers expect a CAP or Bac pro maintenance des véhicules, a BTS for technical roles, or an equivalent titre professionnel. Air conditioning work requires a refrigerant handling certificate, and electric or hybrid vehicles require an electrical safety qualification. Opening your own repair garage requires a recognised qualification or professional experience. Apprenticeship is a very common route into the trade.
French job profile (in French): Mécanicien automobile
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