Part Time Bus Driver, Weekend, Nationwide 2026

Bus Eireann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 24,162 - 34,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel concessions

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

Job summary

A leading public transport service in Ireland is looking for drivers to represent the brand and serve customers. Candidates must hold a full, clean Class D Irish driver’s licence and possess strong customer service skills. The role offers competitive pay of €21.26 per hour with various benefits, including travel concessions and access to a professional driver uniform. Comprehensive training is provided to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A full, clean, Class D Irish driver’s licence with a valid Category B for a minimum of 2 years.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Enthusiastic attitude is a must.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

Full, clean Class D Irish driver’s licence

Digital tachograph card

Driver Irish CPC for public service vehicle drivers

Job description

Our drivers are the public face of Bus Éireann, every day serving our customers, young and old, in the spirit of our values. When you step into the Bus Éireann uniform, you become an ambassador for the brand. You believe in our vision to put customers at the heart of what we do every day, safely connecting our customers with who and what matters to them, helping to make life better.

Applicants will need:

• a full, clean, Class D Irish driver’s licence (must have a valid driving licence Category B for a minimum of 2 years with no endorsements)
• a digital tachograph card
• a driver Irish CPC (certificate of professional competence) for public service vehicle drivers
• strong customer service skills
• an enthusiastic attitude

Locations: Athlone,Ballina,Cavan,Cork,Donegal (Stranorlar),Drogheda,Dublin,Dundalk,Galway ,Limerick,Sligo,Tralee,Waterford.

What We Offer.

We recruit the best and in return we offer a competitive benefits package that is mindful of you and your family. Drivers basic pay is €21.26 per hour, based on a minimum 16 hour week. Typically working Sunday and Saturday, overtime may also be available to supplement your earnings. When you start with us, you will receive our professional driver uniform. You will have access to travel concessions, our employee assistance programme, free parking in our depots, local staff clubs and societies, and subsidised canteen* facilities.

Training and Development.

Our driver training is varied and includes the following:

• Vehicle and route familiarisation
• Wayfarer ticket machine and ticketing procedures
• Automatic vehicle location
• Accident and breakdown procedures
• Periodic CPC training
• Health and safety
• Customer care
• Manual handling
• Defensive driving and eco driving techniques