Job Title: ADI Driving Instructor - Evening ShiftBased: Ballymount, Dublin 12Reporting to: Driver Recruitment & Training School ManagerPurpose:Go-Ahead Ireland are looking for an ADI qualified Driving Instructor Evening Shift to deliver professional bus driver training for our growing team of drivers. The ADI will be an ambassador for the business and will assist the training function in the delivery of the company's Vision, Beliefs and Attitudes, while building relationships with our trainees and established driver pool within our training function.Key Responsibilities:The role is a key front-line, customer-focused position that plays a vital role in the successful delivery of our operation.Key Responsibilities and tasksDelivery of bus licence acquisition training to all colleagues of GAIEnsuring trainees receive the correct driver training hours to be able to demonstrate driver ability at driving assessment with the RSAEnsure trainees receive the required 1-1 training to enable driving ability to successfully pass bus driving assessment with the RSASupport non driving departments with the required yard training in order to fulfil role requirements.Carry out progress checks, probationary driver checks, driver assessments and return to work checks and refreshers after long-term absence from drivingMaintaining training records to meet organisational and RSA requirementsConducting quality standard checks as necessary on driversEncouraging diversity and inclusion so that all drivers feel they have a safe space, even after they have graduated from the training schoolProviding support to the People Team with recruitment and selection activitiesSupport with classroom training as and when required to ensure our trainees and established colleagues receive professional training and support to aid all driving training experiencesSupporting with the development of the training curriculum, including maintaining accreditation for DCPCParticipating in the working parties for each DCPC reviewAssisting during disruptions to services, incidents or emergency situations, and directing passengers to alternative transport where available.Responsibility in managing, participating, and complying with the Integrated Management System (IMS).Competencies, desirable traits or attributes:Good organisational and administrational skillsAbility to liaise and work with key stakeholders, both internal and externalAbility to work under own initiative or under instructionGood communication skills both written and verbalAbility to work to deadlinesGood sense of humour and a flexible approach to varying workloadsMinimum driving age of 21 to comply with regulations.Reasonable numeracy and literacy skills.Experience working in a customer-service role, building relationships with customers and colleagues.Experience of conflict avoidance and working as a team.Smart appearance.Excellent knowledge of technology and comfortable with new systems of working.Knowledge and Skills Requirements:Qualifications and SkillsAn understanding of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) policies and best practice developmentsGeneral knowledge of the bus and coach industryExperience of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and ExcelMust have held bus driving licence for a minimum of 2 yearsThe ability to communicate clearly and precisely via the use of telephone/radio communications and when writing reports and emails.To be a good decision maker, confident and quick to learn.You will also need a good knowledge of Go-Ahead Ireland operating area.Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) statusTraining delivery and assessment experience within and outside classroomAbility to undertake varied work at short notice in relation to the training and development of all Go-Ahead Ireland Colleagues.Note:This job description is a guide only. Any omission from this job description does not in any way imply that it is not part of the required duties. Employees are expected to comply with the instructions of any Company Official. Go-Ahead Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforceIf you wish to apply for this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter by email to by end of day Sunday 23rd November 2025.Apply by:23:59, Sun 23rd Nov