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Bus Eireann Recruitment

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    #32
    AlekSmart
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    Prisoner 6753 wrote: »
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    Why not try Go-Ahead Dublin,if you're in the Dublin region ?

    https://www.go-aheaddublin.ie/careers/bus-driver/


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #33
    firstlight
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    Prisoner 6753 wrote: »
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    Ye its hard to know what most are offering though as they dont disclose information until u send a cv or contact them
    Was the opposite for me,done the trucks first and seen how bad they were unless you knew somebody,found it was all a click,15 hour days for day rates
    Only recently got the coach licence and done a few runs for a few diferent fellas at it
    I taugt having the artic licence might go for me looking for bus eireann
    Obviously not ha


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    #34
    Hilly Bill
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    Prisoner 6753 wrote: »
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    Didn't think it was apprentices that they were looking for.


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    #35
    Stephen15
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    If you are looking at privates I'd say Go-ahead might be the best bet obviously not as good as BE or DB but since they'll be operating PSO routes you're wages, overtime and conditions may be a little bit better than privates which are non-PSO.

    After Go-Ahead take up the routes it wouldn't surprise if DB will be hiring again in the new year as I'd say they'd be looking what's needed once GA take up the soon to be ex DB routes.


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    ayux4rj6zql2ph
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    ayux4rj6zql2ph
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    #38
    punisher5112
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    Prisoner 6753 wrote: »
    Word has it the Go Ahead money is poor though?

    30k approx


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    #39
    firstlight
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭firstlight


    So about 480 a week after tax for 40 hours i guess
    Around 14.50 an hour with tax around 12


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    #40
    AlekSmart
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    Prisoner 6753 wrote: »
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    Attitude can play a big part when a prospective employer assesses an applicant.

    For example,most large Bus & Coach operators now regard possession of the D licence as somewhat less of an issue than having a ability to interact and respond to people,when in different pressurized situations.

    Driving can be taught,whereas socialization and the ability to be resilient and understanding is often a very difficult element for many to master.

    If a reported basic wage of "up to" €32,000 PA ,along with elements like a Pension Scheme is below your own expectations,then simply don't apply and move on to the next best thing.

    While there is indeed a shortage of qualified Busdrivers,it can not be inferred that this will mean Operators feel the need to lower their own recruitment standards as a response.

    Keep it lit and press on regardless.


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #41
    Stephen15
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    Prisoner 6753 wrote: »
    Word has it the Go Ahead money is poor though?

    32k a year sounds ok for a private operator as I said it might be the best private bus company pay wise compared to BE/DB


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    ayux4rj6zql2ph
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    #43
    steevem23
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    Hey bud, try again ina few months i would say. i got up to interview and assesment and was turned down, yet i have some experience about a year .. so i dont know what they are looking for .. it could be like someone said ..a friendly attitude.. lovely smile and **** haha .. peace


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    ayux4rj6zql2ph
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    #45
    devnull
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    I would say Aircoach and Go-Ahead are your best bet, Aircoach are said to be the best payers out of the private operators who are currently recruiting, although apparently it's a sliding scale that increases with service.


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    #46
    steevem23
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    yes Aircoach would be the best in the private sector, be warned though they will put you on the bendy bus for at least 6 months before they would let you drive the blue coach


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    #47
    brokenarms
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    BE are recruiting internally . On the CIE jobs notice board at work. Jobs are in the west though.


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    #48
    clunked
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    brokenarms wrote: »
    BE are recruiting internally . On the CIE jobs notice board at work. Jobs are in the west though.
    May I ask where in the West?


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    #49
    Pelvis
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    TBH, at 26 I would advise you to rethink your choice of career. There are so many options available.


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    #50
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
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    Pelvis wrote: »
    TBH, at 26 I would advise you to rethink your choice of career. There are so many options available.

    As a current BÉ employee at this age, I second this opinion.

    Unless you have a hard on to drive a bus just for the love of it and take abuse from a lot of people, find a different career path. If it means going to college etc then I'd be doing that rather than this job.


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    ayux4rj6zql2ph
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    #52
    firstlight
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    steevem23 wrote: »
    Hey bud, try again ina few months i would say. i got up to interview and assesment and was turned down, yet i have some experience about a year .. so i dont know what they are looking for .. it could be like someone said ..a friendly attitude.. lovely smile and **** haha .. peace

    How was the driving assessment if you don't mind me asking,what was involved? Waiting to hear back after apptitude test myself,have also been reconsidering a change of direction in career,fed up with lorries and buses,too much hassle and stress,would not mind going back to college but unsure of what direction to go in


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    #53
    punisher5112
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    firstlight wrote: »
    How was the driving assessment if you don't mind me asking,what was involved? Waiting to hear back after apptitude test myself,have also been reconsidering a change of direction in career,fed up with lorries and buses,too much hassle and stress,would not mind going back to college but unsure of what direction to go in

    Honestly if you can do something else do it.

    It's not a healthy job for the head or body.


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    #54
    firstlight
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Honestly if you can do something else do it.

    It's not a healthy job for the head or body.

    Thanks for the feedback,good to know what it's like,to be honest I don't deal with stress well and that was sort of ok in a truck but a different story with buses,don't think personally I have the head for it

    Have been looking in other areas for work but only phone calls are for trucks
    13/14 hour days for 100/120 before tax


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    #55
    punisher5112
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    firstlight wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback,good to know what it's like,to be honest I don't deal with stress well and that was sort of ok in a truck but a different story with buses,don't think personally I have the head for it

    Have been looking in other areas for work but only phone calls are for trucks
    13/14 hour days for 100/120 before tax

    Trucking is ridiculously under waged.

    Crazy paying buttons for such responsibility and hard work at that.

    I'll agree bus driving isn't as labour intense but it's a stressful job whether you are easy going or not and you will be dealing with absolutely the dumbest of dumbest dumb twats it can at times be very trying.

    I wish I had tried something else to be honest.


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    #56
    firstlight
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Trucking is ridiculously under waged.

    Crazy paying buttons for such responsibility and hard work at that.

    I'll agree bus driving isn't as labour intense but it's a stressful job whether you are easy going or not and you will be dealing with absolutely the dumbest of dumbest dumb twats it can at times be very trying.

    I wish I had tried something else to be honest.

    100% agree with you on the trucking

    I am going to look elsewhere alright and keep the licences up to date anyway

    If things ever do pick up its good to know their ready to go

    Thanks for the advise


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    #57
    punisher5112
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    firstlight wrote: »
    100% agree with you on the trucking

    I am going to look elsewhere alright and keep the licences up to date anyway

    If things ever do pick up its good to know their ready to go

    Thanks for the advise

    Best of luck..


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    #58
    Carole20060
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    Hi my husband had aptitude and interview with bus eireann he was told he would hear in 3 weeks it's been four weeks and nothing but he did hear some where taken in for training does this mean he hasn't been successful? He has loads of experience and interview went really well as did aptitude. Should he assume he hasn't got it or will they write and let him know either way? I would have assumed a company that big would let you know if you weren't successful.


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    #59
    steevem23
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    If he hasn't been successful, they would send him a letter letting him know that's the end ..that's it. Hope that helps. Or you can get in touch with her .


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    #60
    tuborg_man
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭tuborg_man


    Have my interview and driving assessment on sat.. Anyone have any experience with it.. Thanks


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    #61
    gbob
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    tuborg_man wrote: »
    Have my interview and driving assessment on sat.. Anyone have any experience with it.. Thanks

    Best of luck with it, personally I won't recommend working for BusEireann as the current working conditions are horrendous. I understand needs must be met and all but I'd sooner do anything else.


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