Coach Driver

First Bus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rest-day rosters

Overtime pay £3 per hour

28 days holiday per year

Healthcare cashback

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Paid CPC training

Free or discounted travel on Aircoach/

Discounts at Dublin Airport Duty Free

Christmas voucher

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Aircoach is recruiting an Experienced Coach Driver for the Belfast team. You will operate services between Belfast City and Dublin Airport, delivering a safe and welcoming travel experience for passengers.

Join a busy, customer‑focused operation with fixed rosters and a supportive team culture. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for overtime and progression.

Qualifications

• PCV (D) licence and CPC card are essential.
• Tachograph card must be valid.
• Fluent English with strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate services between Belfast City and Dublin Airport.
• Provide passengers with a safe, comfortable and welcoming journey.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team with varied shifts.

Skills

Customer service

PCV D Licence

CPC card

Tachograph card

English (fluent)

Communication skills

Safe driving

Flexible shifts

Age 18+

1+ year experience

Job description

Experienced Coach Driver

Location: Belfast

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16.07 per hour, increasing to £17.68 per hour after 6 months

Hours:39 hours per week over 4 days, including mornings, evenings, overnight and weekends
Rosters:Fixed shifts available

Join Aircoach

Aircoach is Ireland's leading private bus and coach operator, providing reliable and comfortable travel across some of the country's busiest routes.

We operate six key routes connecting Dublin Airport with Dublin City Centre and surrounding areas, alongside express services to Cork, Belfast, Belfast International Airport and Derry/Londonderry.

As part of FirstGroup plc, one of the world's largest surface transportation companies, we're proud to connect people safely, reliably and comfortably every day.

About the role

We're looking for Professional Coach Drivers to join our Belfast team.

This is much more than a driving role. As an Aircoach driver, you'll play an important part in helping passengers get where they need to be - whether they're travelling for business, heading off on holiday or simply making their daily journey.

You'll operate services between Belfast City and Dublin Airport, providing passengers with a safe, comfortable and welcoming experience throughout their journey.

You'll enjoy the independence of being on the road while also becoming part of a friendly, supportive team. With every journey bringing new passengers and experiences, no two days are quite the same.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional drivers who take pride in delivering excellent customer service
• Full PCV (D) driving licence
• Valid CPC card
• Valid tachograph card
• Fluent English - C2 level preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A safe, responsible and professional approach to driving
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight and weekends
• Minimum age of 18
• 12+ months' driving experience preferred

What we offer

We believe our people are at the heart of our success, which is why we offer a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and outside of work.

• Fixed rest-day rosters to support a better work-life balance
• £3 per hour overtime rate
• 28 days' holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Free uniform
• Paid CPC training
• Free or heavily discounted travel on Aircoach and First Bus UK services
• Discounts at The Loop, Dublin Airport Duty Free
• Christmas voucher
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We believe in building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. Your wellbeing matters to us - both physical and mental, and we offer various health initiatives and round-the-clock support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process. Please note, having a criminal record will not automatically prevent you from working with Aircoach. Any information will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Join the Aircoach team and help keep Ireland moving