Bus Driver - Full Time

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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 Applicants

A valid Category B Irish car driving licence (for a minimum of 2 years) with no endorsements

OR

Bus Licence Applicants

A valid, full category D Irish driving licence, with no endorsements

Up 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.

How to Apply

• Apply at Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site Click the "Search" button at the bottom of the page. Click on "Full Time Bus Driver".
• If you are having problems submitting your bus driver application online, please contact <[email hidden]>, we will provide you with assistance to submit your application form.
• Please visit our advertisement on <https://www.dublinbus.ie/careers/bus-drivers> to apply.
• AD PUBLISHED: FROM 10th JULY 2026 UNTIL 07 AUGUST 2026
• Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities Employer