Bus Driver in Galway

About the Role

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.

CORLANN – WEST REGION

PERMANENT PART-TIME BUS DRIVERS

CHILDREN’S/TRANSPORT SERVICES

JOB REF: 101418

A panel may be formed from this competition from which subsequent permanent, temporary and locum Driver/Porter posts for the children/transport services may be filled over the next 6 months.

The Role:

Minibus Driver/Porter

Location:

Children’s Services / Transport Services

Base will be Corlann Offices, Renmore, Galway.

Reporting To:

Transport Manager/Children’s Sector Manager/Children Service Coordinator or delegate.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have received a good general education and hold a full clean manual Irish Drivers Licence – Class D1. Candidates must have completed their CPC examinations/modules and must hold the CPC Qualification Card. This must be available at interview.

Experience:

Candidates must have adequate training and driving experience to enable them to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post.

Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability is an advantage.

Tenure:

Permanent, part-time and pensionable.

It is also proposed to set up a locum panel of Drivers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services.

Working Hours:

2 x 50 hours per fortnight.

Hours will be mainly rostered Monday to Friday. However, weekend and evening work may be required from time to time. The shifts may vary due to the changing needs of the people supported. There is a split-duty requirement which may be best suited to candidates living in the Galway city and adjacent area.

The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.

Annual Leave:

22 days pro-rata per annum.

Remuneration:

HSE salary scales - Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) salary scale (01/06/2026) - € 36,651 x 8 increments - € 45,939 pro-rata per annum.

Probation:

A probationary period of 9 months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

Driving Assessment:

Applicants may be required to undergo a Minibus Driving assessment by an Assessor nominated by Corlann.

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of applications/CV online is 5pm Thursday 6th August 2026

Informal enquiries to Michael Nolan, Transport Manger 086 3840536