Check out our next Open Days / Evenings

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​* Terms and Conditions for €2000 Welcome Bonus for Full Time Drivers in Cork

Open to candidates with a Full D Irish Licence with up-to-date Irish CPC, Tachograph Card and proof of eligibility to work in Ireland.

Applicants must apply directly to Bus Eireann and be successful for a Full-Time Driving Position in Cork between 12th August 2024 and 30th September 2024.

Successful applicants must commence in the role, no later than 31st October 2024.

€2000 (net) Welcome Bonus will be paid in one instalment following completion of Induction Training (Approximately 4 Weeks)

Successful candidates must remain working with Bus Eireann for a minimum of 12 months from their commencement date or the Welcome Bonus will be repayable in full.

Not available to existing employees of CIE, Iarnrod Eireann, Dublin Bus or Bus Eireann.

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September

18th September 2024 - Open Day - 10am-1pm - Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork, T12 AKC8.

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October

01st October 2024 - Open Evening - 5pm-8pm - Roxboro Depot, Limerick, V94 EK65.

02nd October 2024 - Recruitment Evening (D licence only) - 5pm-9pm - Sligo Southern Hotel, Sligo F91 EW24.

08th October 2024 - Open Evening - 5pm-8pm - Roxboro Depot, Limerick, V94 EK65.

15th October 2024 - Open Evening - 5pm-8pm - Roxboro Depot, Limerick, V94 EK65.

22nd October 2024 - Open Evening - 5pm-8pm - Roxboro Depot, Limerick, V94 EK65.

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November

05th November 2024 - Open Evening - 5pm-8pm - Roxboro Depot, Limerick, V94 EK65.

12th November 2024 - Open Evening - 5pm-8pm - Roxboro Depot, Limerick, V94 EK65.

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For further information don't hesitate to contact us at recruitment@buseireann.ie

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See below participant feedbacks, and make your move!

“Thank you for a wonderful day on Sunday.  Now I know that driving a bus what I want to do, and I hope I can join the Bus Eireann team.”

“I really enjoyed the experience. Thank you to the team at Bus Eireann for a wonderful day,  it certainly seems like a great company to work for.”

“The open day was a lovely experience and really felt it was very warm and welcoming. The drivers I spoke to were great and I really enjoyed the day.”

“I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the open day today. It was really informative and really solidified my thought that a career as a bus driver was a right one for me.”

 "Thank you for a wonderful day yesterday, I already know that this is what I want to do for the rest of my professional career.  Driving a bus was an unforgettable experience and thank you for explaining in detail what the job is like and how to become a professional driver.  John and the girls were wonderful and very professional, they cleared all my doubts.”

Discover the possibilities at our Open Days!

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If you're intrigued by the prospect of joining our team, our Open Day presents a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with our colleagues, gain insights into our company, and apply for exciting job openings. You may also have the opportunity to fast track your application on the day by doing an interview, driving assessment and written assessment.

At our Open Days, we're actively seeking individuals with driving licence in categories D and B to operate our buses.

We're also introducing special Open Days where you have the chance to be trained for upgrading your category B licence to D.

As part of our commitment to diversity, we're dedicating a day exclusively to women interested in applying.

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​Click here to view the steps involved in our Professional Bus Driver Training Programme.

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​Upcoming Events 2024

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September

• 24th September 2024 - Out of the Blue Career Horizons Expo Cork - 10am-4pm - Clayton Hotel Silver Springs T23 E244 Cork - Tickets Here

Start your journey with Ireland’s most customer-centred, sustainable transport company

​Our drivers are the public face of Bus  Éireann, every day serving our customers, young and old, in the spirit of our values. When you step into the Bus Éireann uniform, you become an ambassador for the brand. You believe in our vision to put customers at the heart of what we do every day, safely connecting our customers with who and what matters to them, helping to make life better. We have a Professional Bus Driver Training Programme in Cork and Limerick. The minimum requirement is a car licence. Initial training will be provided as well as ongoing training and development when you join our team.

Our maintenance teams keep our fleet running smoothly and we are justifiably proud of our safety record. They look after our fleet of buses and coaches, making a real difference to our customer experience. With a fleet of 1,150 buses and coaches based at 16 depots,  operating across c.225 routes, we’re looking for craftworkers like you who put pride and perseverance into your job ensuring our vehicles always run efficiently, look their best and are well maintained and presented. We offer regular hours in well-equipped garages.

If you like variety in your work, and you care about getting your job done well, then you’ll thrive in this part of the operation.

​We are Recruiting Drivers and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Now!

If you believe in providing an excellent customer experience then a career in Bus Éireann could be for you.

​For information on our current Professional Driving Vacancies or our Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Vacancies click here.