We are recruiting candidates for Professional Bus Driving to join us in delivering a quality customer service. We are looking for people who will operate our buses safely and efficiently and who will make every effort to ensure our customers have a positive experience of Bus Eireann.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid Irish driving license Category B (for a minimum of 2 years) or Category C with no endorsements
- A valid Irish D License Learner Permit
- A valid Irish CPC Bus Case Study sheet (Please note, the CPC bus case study is only valid for a period of 2 years from its date of issue).
- Ambassador for safety, quality, and customer service excellence.
- Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Please note if you do not have the minimum criteria your application will not be considered.
Here's why you should consider being a part of our team:
- An allowance of €658.82 per week while training to obtain your full D Licence, increasing to the qualified driver rate of €829.09 to €959.87 weekly (Annual €43,250.71 to €50,073.24).
- Overtime available for Professional Qualified Drivers.
- Permanent and Pensionable role subject to probationary period.
- GP Scheme, Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme.
- Continuous Professional Development with further educational support and opportunities available.
- CPC Training provided in-house.
- Full Professional Driver Uniform Provided.
- Subsidised Canteen Facilities (Certain Locations).
- Sports and Social Club and Employee Discount Scheme.
- Travel Concessions.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
Shifts: Upon obtaining full D Licence, Drivers will then operate scheduled services covering early/middle/late/night shifts on a 5/7 day week with rotating shifts.
Training: Initial training is provided as well as on-going training and development (including periodic CPC).
Benefits: On appointment following a probationary period of 12 months, (excluding initial training period) we will offer you a wide range of benefits including either a company pension scheme or a PRSA pension scheme, a subsidized medical scheme, free bus travel and concessionary rain travel.
Upon successful completion of the training programme, you will transition into a fulfilling role as a Professional Bus Driver with Bus Éireann and become a vital part of a dynamic, inclusive, diverse and supportive team.
You will be the driving force behind connecting local communities and play a part in Ireland’s future through contributing to the sustainability agenda. You will receive comprehensive and varied training to support you in the role ensuring you're competent in handling all vehicle types, routes and situations. Training includes vehicle and route familiarisation, customer care and health and safety.
Make your best move to Bus Eireann.
Bus Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €658.82 per week
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Tachograph card?
- Do you have a D licence?
Work Location: In person
