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23 Sept 2025

Bus Eireann hiring Drivers with pay rising to nearly €800 per week

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Bus Éireann is hiring over 150 drivers with pay rising from €35,348 to €40,924 after four years. The commercial semi state company said it has begun a campaign to recruit more drivers to work in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. A spokesperson said a driver in year one would earn €677.44 for a 39-hour week. This rises to €784.29 a week in year four, but drivers can also earn Overtime and avail of Pension and Medical schemes.   Candidates need a category D licence and must be at least 23 years of age.   Working five over seven days, there is also an element of overtime available to enhance earnings. If you do wish to apply, the company has said that recruits must meet the following requirements:
  • Be at least 23-year-old
  • Posses a full/clean “D” Class Irish driving licence
  • Posses a digital tachograph card
  • Posses a driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for Public Service Vehicle drivers
  • Possess great customer service skills
  • Possess an enthusiastic attitude.
You will receive a professional driver uniform and on appointment you will join a pension, welfare and family GP scheme. You will have access to travel concessions, the Employee Assistance Programme, free parking in depots, local staff clubs and societies and canteen facilities. The Staff Study Scheme is designed to encourage employees to acquire qualifications and skills which will assist in their personal development and enable them to give a greater contribution in their role and services to the public.   If you want to apply, and you want to tick all of those boxes, you can apply at www.buseireann.ie  

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