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Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

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    #1592
    halimc220
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭halimc220


    Kailo wrote: »
    The closing date for applications was 31st of January so if u put in in February it's to late

    Sorry my mistake the application was sent on mid of January not February.
    Thanks


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    #1593
    justinrth
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭justinrth


    Hi there,

    Could anyone give an example of what hours the new recruits do?
    Thanks


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    #1594
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    justinrth wrote: »
    Hi there,

    Could anyone give an example of what hours the new recruits do?
    Thanks

    In training its around 8 to 4 or so.


    Lates would be Thursday, Fri, sat, sun or Fri, sat, sun, Mon.

    Hours be like 14.30 or after to 12 or 1 am.


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    #1595
    Kailo
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Kailo


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    In training its around 8 to 4 or so.


    Lates would be Thursday, Fri, sat, sun or Fri, sat, sun, Mon.

    Hours be like 14.30 or after to 12 or 1 am.

    How long does it take to get on the 5 day shift and will u still have to do lates on 5 day shift


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    #1596
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    Kailo wrote: »
    How long does it take to get on the 5 day shift and will u still have to do lates on 5 day shift

    It could take from a few weeks to a year+. Depending on the garage and its needs.

    And yes you will have to do a wide variety of shifts mostly consisting of nights on the 5 day also.


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    #1597
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Early one week late the next but anyone's guess of what early or late are can be up in the clouds.

    You could start at 7am for a late and 11 or 12 for early all depends what duties are there.

    Latest usually 1430 onwards till 12 to after 1am.
    Early could be finished at 2150 at night.


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    #1598
    085andym
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭085andym


    Anyone any tips on what to wear first day of training? Do u get uniform on first day?


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    #1599
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    085andym wrote: »
    Anyone any tips on what to wear first day of training? Do u get uniform on first day?

    Jeans and T-shirt jumper etc. You will be familiarized with all parts and brought to get your uniform.

    No need for formal wear like a suit or anything mad.


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    #1600
    Lola7301
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Lola7301


    If you have your uniform (as in second day of training) can you park in Broadstone or are spaces very scarce? Does anyone know?


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    #1601
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Lola7301 wrote: »
    If you have your uniform (as in second day of training) can you park in Broadstone or are spaces very scarce? Does anyone know?

    Parking in broad stone down the end but with what's happening with bus eireann Monday will be a problem as won't be able to cross picket on depot.


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    #1602
    Lola7301
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Lola7301


    So will training be going ahead then ?


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    #1603
    rx8
    Registered Users Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭rx8


    Just report to the training school as you have been instructed. During the Dublin Bus pickets, any new staff, apprentices etc. were allowed in to work as they were training, and not part of any dispute. I would assume that this would apply to new driver trainees also. Anyway, I reckon the training school will have arrangements in place beforehand. Good Luck in the new job and don't be worrying.


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    #1604
    085andym
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭085andym


    Lola7301 wrote:
    So will training be going ahead then ?


    The gate into phibsboro garage where we'll be training are separate to the gates into broadstone where b.e operate so we shouldn't have to pass any pickets to get in. Hopefully anyway...


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    #1605
    Lola7301
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Lola7301


    Yea hopefully lol!!


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    #1606
    kouffaley
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭kouffaley


    Hi guys, Just got a Job offer yesterday after a long wait..i did my medical on November and was told i passed it the same day


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    #1607
    Lola7301
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Lola7301


    kouffaley wrote: »
    Hi guys, Just got a Job offer yesterday after a long wait..i did my medical on November and was told i passed it the same day

    Congrats!! What depot are you going to?


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    #1608
    kouffaley
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭kouffaley


    Lola7301 wrote: »
    Congrats!! What depot are you going to?

    After training it will be Harristown


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    #1609
    justinrth
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭justinrth


    Well done!! I passed the medical in December and still waiting. Hopefully hear something soon.


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    #1610
    busmantom
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭busmantom


    It's mad how long they leave people waiting for a reply etc. I went for a interview for engineering operative and heard nothing back and took another job then got call for medical but had settled in my new job and didn't follow up on it, had I got a call back earlier I would have loved to try the job.


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    #1611
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    busmantom wrote: »
    It's mad how long they leave people waiting for a reply etc. I went for a interview for engineering operative and heard nothing back and took another job then got call for medical but had settled in my new job and didn't follow up on it, had I got a call back earlier I would have loved to try the job.

    Are you going for it? The bus driving job?


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    #1612
    Junipers
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Junipers


    Has anyone heard anything since the written assessment in January?


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    #1613
    liger
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭liger


    Junipers wrote: »
    Has anyone heard anything since the written assessment in January?

    I'm sure all recruitment has been placed on hold for now as the NTA will being awarding the 10% of routes to someone.

    If DB win the tender then the recruitment process will continue. If they don't win the tender I'm afraid you could be waiting a while to hear back as the need for new drivers will be gone.


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    #1614
    Adz247
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Adz247


    Thanks Liger for the update.
    Had my written assessment in January and the only thing keeping me positive is that they said on the day, that the earliest you will hear anything will be late June due to the number of applicants and interviews to be done so fingers crossed :)


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    #1615
    Adz247
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Adz247


    Thanks Liger for the update.
    Had my written assessment in January and the only thing keeping me positive is that they said on the day, that the earliest you will hear anything will be late June due to the number of applicants and interviews to be done so fingers crossed :)


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    #1616
    dwasol
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭dwasol


    A BIT OFF TOPIC ,

    We run a 15 seater bus to Liverpool for football games, looking for a Liverpool supporting bus driver willing to carry us over for Saturday 3.00 games , over on the 0810 ferry , back on the 2030 ferry.
    Match ticket & meals included


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    #1617
    Stephen15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,907 ✭✭✭Stephen15


    So it looks like you'll looks like you'll have to send your cvs into go-ahead and not DB from now on.

    http://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-bus-loses-out-on-tender-3538912-Aug2017/


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    #1618
    liger
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭liger


    Stephen15 wrote: »
    So it looks like you'll looks like you'll have to send your cvs into go-ahead and not DB from now on.

    http://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-bus-loses-out-on-tender-3538912-Aug2017/

    Not good news for those on the waiting list alright.


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    #1619
    Voipjunkie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭Voipjunkie


    liger wrote: »
    Not good news for those on the waiting list alright.

    This isn't happening for 18 months DB will continue to hire, and it will still be the same size after these buses have gone to Go Ahead, If DB had won they would have hired more, but they will still be hiring.


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    #1620
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    If you do get in be fully prepared to have no life and no set hours or even know what you will be doing.

    No prospect of ever getting marked in.

    I seriously do hate how this country is being sold off.


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    #1621
    Stephen15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,907 ✭✭✭Stephen15


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    If you do get in be fully prepared to have no life and no set hours or even know what you will be doing.

    No prospect of ever getting marked in.

    Driving a bus sounds like the kind of job that might suit you better if your single and don't have whole lot of commitments.


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