Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Connecting people, keeping communities moving, and ensuring every passenger reaches their destination safely lies at the heart of public transport. Recruitroo is recruiting a professional Bus Driver on behalf of an established transport client in the Ireland. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role for a safety-focused driver dedicated to delivering dependable scheduled services and excellent passenger care across vital local routes.

As a professional driver, you will take full ownership of your vehicle and route, ensuring passenger safety, smooth navigation, and strict timetable adherence throughout every journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate modern passenger buses safely and smoothly across scheduled routes, adhering closely to designated timetables.
• Welcome passengers, respond clearly to travel enquiries, and provide helpful assistance throughout their journey.
• Manage passenger ticketing, cash handling, and electronic ticketing systems efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct mandatory daily vehicle walkaround safety checks, reporting and documenting any vehicle defects promptly.
• Comply rigorously with road transport safety regulations, traffic legislation, and established health and safety procedures.
• Work flexibly across varied shift patterns, including early mornings and late finishes, to support dependable transport delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Category D driving licence (held as an EU driving licence) with a minimum of three years remaining validity.
• Valid, up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification card.
• Strong, clean driving record reflecting a safe driving history and compliance with penalty points checks.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, with confidence supporting passengers and answering travel queries.
• Practical capability in fare collection, cash handling, and operating electronic ticketing systems.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the flexibility to commit to on-site shift work.

Nice-to-have

• Prior professional experience operating large passenger transport vehicles on busy public routes.
• Established familiarity with urban route navigation and local road networks.
• Experience handling modern electronic ticketing terminals in a high-volume transit environment.

What We Offer / Why Join

This role offers a secure, permanent, full-time driving position operating well-maintained vehicles on structured routes within Ireland. By joining this on-site driving team, you will perform an essential frontline role that makes a direct daily difference to the travelling public, applying your professional driving credentials within a safety-conscious environment.