Bus Éireann is recruiting Part-Time Weekend Bus Drivers to support services nationwide in 2026. This customer-facing role places you at the heart of public transport, safely connecting communities while acting as an ambassador for the Bus Éireann brand.
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This is an ideal opportunity for qualified drivers seeking reliable weekend work with competitive hourly pay, structured training, and excellent employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities
• Safely operate Bus Éireann vehicles on assigned routes
• Deliver a professional, friendly service to customers of all ages
• Adhere to road safety, health and safety, and company procedures
• Use Wayfarer ticket machines and follow ticketing procedures
• Respond appropriately to incidents, breakdowns, or delays
• Represent Bus Éireann values and brand standards at all times
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Full, clean Irish Class D driving licence
• Minimum 2 years Category B licence with no endorsements
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for PSV drivers
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and safety-focused approach
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Hourly Rate: €21.26 per hour
• Contract Type: Part-time (minimum 16 hours per week)
• Working Pattern: Typically Saturday and Sunday
• Overtime opportunities may be available
Benefits include:
• Professional driver uniform provided
• Travel concessions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free depot parking
• Staff clubs and social societies
• Subsidised canteen facilities (location dependent)
Training & Development
Bus Éireann provides comprehensive professional driver training, including:
• Vehicle and route familiarisation
• Wayfarer ticket machine operation
• Automatic Vehicle Location systems
• Accident and breakdown procedures
• Periodic CPC training
• Health and safety
• Customer care
• Manual handling
• Defensive and eco-driving techniques
Locations
Athlone, Ballina, Cavan, Cork, Donegal (Stranorlar), Drogheda, Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Tralee, Waterford
Application Details
Apply online via the official Bus Éireann careers portal
Last Day to Apply: 31 December 2026 at 23:59
