Join Go-Ahead Ireland: Dublin's Fastest Growing Public Transport Bus Operator
Are you looking for a new career in North County Dublin that offers growth opportunities, career development, and the chance to serve your community? Go-Ahead Ireland, the fastest growing public transport bus operator in our capital, serves over a million passengers each month. We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our North County Dublin based team as a Bus Driver in:
- Northwest Business Park, Dublin 15
We are also hiring drivers for: Ballymount, Dublin 12 & North Wicklow.
We are recruiting both experienced and trainee bus drivers - whether you already hold a Category D licence or are just starting out with a Category B licence, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Requirements
For Trainee Bus Drivers:
- Valid Full Irish Category B/Car Licence (held for a minimum of two years)
- Over the age of 21 (to comply with D Licence regulation)
- Pass a written English assessment test at the interview
For Experienced Bus Drivers:
- Valid Category D Licence
- Valid Full Irish Category B/Car Licence (held for a minimum of two years)
- Over the age of 21 (to comply with D Licence regulation)
- Pass a written English assessment test at the interview
- Pass a pre-employment on bus driving assessment with us
What Will You Earn?
Trainee Bus Drivers:
- Starting pay: €14.40 per hour during training (approx. 6-8 weeks)
- After training: Band 1 rate of €17.40 per hour
- Enhanced rates: €20.88 per hour on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Progression through 5 pay bands as a qualified driver
Experienced Bus Drivers:
- Starting pay: €16.20 per hour during training (approx. 1 week in classroom)
- After training: Band 1 rate of €17.40 per hour
- Enhanced rates: €20.88 per hour on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Progression through 5 pay bands as a qualified driver
Training Schedule for Trainees
- 5-day week during training (approx. 8 weeks)
- 1 week in-house classroom training with a dedicated trainer
- 4–7 weeks bus training with Approved Driving Instructors
- Driving/CPC test
- Route learning and mentoring
- “Go-Live” in service
Benefits
- Subsistence/Depot Payment
- Contribution Pension Scheme (Company matches up to 5%)
- Aviva Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Parents Leave
- Professional training including ongoing CPC
- Public Service Credit Union
- Free travel on all our services (36 bus routes in Greater Dublin Area)
- Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates of pay (when available)
- Driver Bonus(es)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to €40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Food allowance
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Which depot would you like to apply for? (Dublin 12 , Dublin 15 , or North Wicklow)
- Have you ever been convicted, imprisoned, fined or cautioned for an offence other than motoring or bound over to keep the peace?
- Are you authorised to work in Ireland for a minimum of two years?
- Do you require an EU work permit?
- If you require an EU work permit, please disclose which permit you hold and expiry date.
- This role will involve shift working including the weekend and or at other unsocial hours. Are you willing to do this?
- Does your license currently have any penalty points? If so, how many?
Licence/Certification:
- full car driving license and have had it for 2+ years (required)
- Irish D (Bus) License (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
