Bus & Coach Driver
Full-Time | Permanent | Great Place to Work® Certified
Pay: €37,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Looking for secure hours, fair pay, and a company that genuinely values its drivers?
At JJ Kavanagh, we’re expanding our driving team across Ireland and are looking for professional, customer-focused Bus & Coach Drivers to join our established, family-run business with over 100 years of heritage.
We offer a variety of work options based on preference and suitability. From Scheduled Services, Private Coach Hires, Day Trips, and more.
You’ll enjoy guaranteed hours, modern vehicles, real support on the road, and the confidence of working for a Great Place to Work® certified employer.
Why drive with JJ Kavanagh?
- Competitive salary
- Full-time work - 5 over 7 days
- Permanent contract with long-term job security
- Company pension scheme
- Modern, well-maintained fleet
- Paid training, including Customer Service and Advanced Driver Training
- Supportive management and dispatch teams
- A friendly, respectful working environment
- Varied work options based on preference and suitability
- Full compliance with all rules and regulations
We believe good drivers deserve good conditions, clear communication, and respect.
Your role
As a JJ Kavanagh Bus & Coach Driver, you’ll play a vital role in connecting communities and keeping Ireland moving. You’ll be trusted to deliver a safe, comfortable, punctual, and welcoming experience for every passenger on every journey.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Driving scheduled bus and coach services safely and professionally
- Delivering excellent customer service on every journey
- Assisting passengers of all ages and abilities
- Operating ticketing systems accurately
- Representing JJ Kavanagh with pride on the road
What you’ll need
- Full Category D driving licence
- Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
- Valid Tachograph Card
- Right to work in Ireland (Applicants outside the EU are also welcome to apply)
- A friendly, reliable approach and strong commitment to safety and passenger comfort.
Hours & contract
- 39 hours per week, rostered over 5 days in 7 days
- Permanent, full-time position
- Additional work available
Ready to apply?
If you’re looking for stability, respect, and a driving career you can rely on, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and drive your future forward with JJ Kavanagh.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €37,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have valid CPC and Tachograph card?
Licence/Certification:
- D Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
