Coach Driver

First Bus is hiring a full-time, permanent Professional Coach Driver in Belfast. The role involves driving passengers between Belfast and Dublin Airport, ensuring a smooth journey. Candidates should have a clean UK PCV (D) Licence and good people skills. The position offers a starting salary of £15.00 p/h, overtime pay, healthcare benefits, and 28 days of holiday. Flexibility for various shifts is required.
Job Title: Professional Coach Driver

Location: Belfast

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Starting at £15.00 p/h, progressing to £16.50 p/h after successfully completing a 6-month probation.

Hours: 39 hours guaranteed, spread across 4 days per week. Fixed Rosters: early mornings, evenings, overnight and weekends.

Welcome to Aircoach

We're Ireland's leading private bus and coach operator. We operate six key coach routes connecting Dublin Airport with Dublin City Centre and its suburbs, as well as non-stop express services connecting Dublin Airport with Cork, Belfast City, Belfast International Airport and Derry/Londonderry.

Aircoach is a subsidiary of First Group plc which is one of the world's largest surface transportation companies.

About the Role

Join our team as a Professional Coach Driver and be part of a role that truly makes a difference. You'll be helping people in their daily lives—whether they're heading off on holiday or travelling for business, ensuring a smooth journey from Belfast City to Dublin Airport and back. As a key worker, you'll help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey.

You'll enjoy the independence of being on the road while also being part of a supportive, close-knit team. Every day will be unique, and you'll meet a wide range of people on your journeys.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, with a minimum of 12 months of driving experience preferred.

What we're looking for

If you're a patient, safe driver with good people skills, you're the perfect fit for our driving team.
• Full/Clean UK PCV (D) Licence.
• Valid UK CPC Card.
• Valid UK Tachograph Card.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Fluent English (C2 level preferred).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

What We Offer
• Fixed Day roster patterns to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• £2.50 p/h overtime pay.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 28 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays).
• Free Uniform.
• Free Parking.
• Paid Training (including Driver CPC).
• Free / heavily discounted coach travel for you and your family with Aircoach & First Bus UK services.
• Discount at “The Loop” (Dublin Airport Duty Free).
• Christmas Voucher.
• Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

At Aircoach, we prioritise both physical and mental wellbeing. We understand that life can be challenging, whether at work or home, which is why we offer various health initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, regardless of background or differences. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and benefits our customers and communities. We welcome applications from all.