Bus Driver - Ireland

Safety Operate service in a safe and efficient manner Comply with all health and safety procedures and ensure procedures are followed as outlined in the Safety Management System Carry out first-use checks Customer service Provide high standard of customer service at all times Ensure service operates to schedule so as to provide reliable service Operate ramps to facilitate customers with accessibility needs Provide customer information in relation to service and destinations Competencies The following competencies represent the set of knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Safety awareness Aware of safety priorities relating to driving Aware of risks and takes action to prevent emergencies Ability to deliver service safely, reliably and efficiently Resilience Ability to remain focused and calm under pressure Awareness of own stress triggers and how to manage them Commitment Demonstrates responsible and dependable behaviour Committed to organisational objectives and can be relied on to carry out duties as instructed Customer service Takes pride in delivering a high quality service Strives to continually improve customer service Interacts well with customers and understands customer needs Delivers professional high standard customer service at all times Interpersonal skills Ability to interact effectively with others, customers, colleagues etc. Treats others with courtesy,sensitivity,respect and demonstrates diplomacy in dealing with people Fluency in written and spoken English language as appropriate to requirements of role Teamwork / Flexibility Works effectively with others and maintains good working relationships Able and willing to work in different roles and shift patterns Application stage Category D driver theory test certificate category D driving permit Successful completion of CPC case study theory test Two years car driving experience Recruitment stage Pass written assessment stage Pass preliminary driving skills test and competency based interview Pass pre-employment medical examination Selection stage Pass driver training programme Pass category D driving test and CPC practical test Operate shifts on a 5-day week, 5 over 7 agreed roster This is a role based in Ireland. Successful candidates will be required to relocate. Up to date valid driver qualification card, category D = Certificate of professional competence card (CPC card) - to be completed when they have arrived in Ireland An up-to-date copy from the online CPC Driver Portal as proof that your CPC is up to date, go to www.rsa.ie , click on Professional Drivers, click on Driver CPC then click on My CPC. to be completed when they have arrived in Ireland Applicants must be over 21 years old (to comply with D licence regulation). Applicants must be available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts depending on staffing requirements. All applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken. Requirement: South African EC licence with minimum 2 years experience