Discover the possibilities at our Open Days!

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 in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

As part of our commitment to diversity, all of our open days are inclusive and open to everyone.

​During our Open Days, candidates will have the opportunity to complete the full recruitment process in one day, please note this is location-dependent. The process includes three key assessment stages: a Driving Assessment, a Written Assessment, and an Interview. Upon successful completion of all stages, candidates will be scheduled for a medical appointment.

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

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Check out our next Open Days / Evenings

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April

30th April 2025 - Open Morning - 10 AM - 1 PM - Bus Éireann Capwell Depot, Summerhill South, Cork, T12 YR92

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May

20th May 2025 - Open Evening - 5 PM - 8 PM - The Loughrea Hotel & Spa, H62 Y189

28th May 2025 - Open Morning - 10 AM - 1 PM - Bus Éireann Capwell Depot, Summerhill South, Cork, T12 YR92

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June

25th June 2025 - Open Morning - 10 AM - 1 PM - Bus Éireann Capwell Depot, Summerhill South, Cork, T12 YR92.

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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.”

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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.