Are you looking for a new career? Applications for the Bus Éireann Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme 2020 can be made online here until 31st March 2020.
At Bus Éireann, you'll find the recruitment process friendly, easy to use and designed to ensure quality. They use a number of assessments to predict your suitability for an apprenticeship. This includes online and supervised assessments and an interview. They require satisfactory references from your previous employers and finally a pre-employment medical examination and are especially welcoming female applicants.
They recruit the best and in return, Bus Éireann offers an excellent and competitive benefits package that is mindful of you and your family. These apprenticeship positions are open to both male and female candidates. You will be trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquire, amongst many other skills, the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern public service vehicles. This includes training on the various day to day repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, in addition to vehicle diagnostics/fault finding with some of the most advanced systems of its kind in place. Apprentices have achieved great success in the National Skills Competition over the years which is testament to the training they have received.
An apprenticeship comprises of seven phases, three off-the-job and four on-the job. During all of these phases you are assessed on a structured ongoing basis.
On-the-job training takes place with Bus Éireann during Phases 1 – 3 – 5 – 7. Off-the-job training is designated by SOLAS as follows:
The Staff Study Scheme is designed to encourage employees to acquire qualifications & skills which will assist in their personal development and enable them to give a greater contribution in their role and services to the public.
