Excel Recruitment is proud to represent our client, a leading transport provider in Cork, in the recruitment of professional Bus Drivers.
This role offers a competitive hourly rate of €20.56, full training, and the opportunity to join a supportive team delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused services.
With a rotatory shift pattern providing variety and stability, this is an excellent opportunity for qualified drivers seeking a rewarding career in transport.
1. Job Title: Bus Driver – Cork
2. Location: Cork, Ireland
3. Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (rotatory shift pattern)
4. Rate of Pay: €20.56 per hour
Core Responsibilities
5. Safely operate a Class D public service vehicle along scheduled routes.
6. Adapt to a rotating shift schedule (e.g., early, late, split, night/weekend shifts).
7. Deliver excellent customer service: assist passengers and handle queries professionally.
8. Maintain compliance with health, safety, transport regulations, and required documentation (tachograph, CPC, logbooks).
9. Perform pre- and post-shift vehicle inspections and report any issues.
10. Adhere to company policies and represent the organisation positively.
Shift Pattern
11. Rotatory shift schedule-likely on a multi-week (e.g., 5-week) rota, covering early starts, late finishes, night shifts, and split shifts
12. Shift system in operation Early /Middle / Late: Early shift ranges from 04.35 to 09.59
Middle shift ranges from 10.00 to 13.59
Late shift ranges from 14:00 onwards.
Qualifications & Requirements
13. Full, clean Irish Class D driving licence.
14. Digital Tachograph card.
15. Valid Driver CPC for public service vehicles.
16. Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
17. Flexibility to work unsocial hours, weekends, nights, and public holidays.
Training & Onboarding
18. Comprehensive 3 week training program including:
Route familiarisation
Customer care and safety protocols
Tachograph and CPC training (possibly offered in-house)
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