Bus Driver - Full Time

DUBLIN BUS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin Bus is recruiting Professional Bus Drivers to join us in delivering a quality customer service. We are looking for people who will operate our buses safely and efficiently.

New drivers will work a 39-hour week across a 5-day schedule with rotating shifts, including night services. Training is provided; during training you will earn €724.10 per week, with CPC training and ongoing development. A supportive environment and opportunities for progression are provided by Dublin Bus.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and good command of English are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses safely and efficiently.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language proficiency

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Bus Driver Full Time

Dublin Bus is the largest Public Transport provider in Ireland. We are recruiting Professional Bus Drivers to join us in delivering a quality customer service. We are looking for people who will operate our buses safely and efficiently.

Please read the information sheet for bus driving applicants carefully prior to applying for the role.

Minimum Requirements

Car Licence ApplicantsA valid Category B Irish car driving licence (for a minimum of 2 years) with no endorsements ORBus Licence ApplicantsA valid, full category D Irish driving licence, with no endorsementsUp to date valid driver qualification card, category D (CPC card)An up- to- date copy from the online CPC Driver Portal as proof that your CPC is up to date, go to www.rsa.ie, click on Professional Drivers, click on Driver CPC then click on My CPC.Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and good command of the English language.

Salary

€724.10 basic rate of pay per week, increasing to €838.40 on a six-year pay scale (Including shift pay and Sunday premium, rate of pay is €893.06 per week increasing to €1034.03, on the six-year pay scale). From 01 June 2026.

Shifts

New drivers will operate scheduled services covering a 5-day week with rotating shifts (including night service). The standard working week will be 39 hours, exclusive of breaks.

Training

Successful candidates will earn €€724.10 a week while in the bus driver training programme. Successful candidates with a B Licence will commence a 6-week (full time) driver training programme, successful candidates with a D licence will commence a 4-week (full time) driver training programme. Initial training and mentoring is provided as well as on-going training and development, including periodic CPC.

Benefits

On appointment (following a probationary period of 6 months), we will offer you a wide range of benefits.

Employment Status / Contract Type

Full Time

Sector

• transportation and storage

Career Level

• Not Required

Equal Opportunities Statement

Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities Employer