Bus Driver - Knocklyon Lodge

Job Introduction

Bus Driver 

Knocklyon Lodge | Part-time | Permanent | €15.00 Per Hour 

At Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles – we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children - and colleagues - can thrive. 

If you're reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a role where responsibility and care go hand in hand, this could be your next chapter. 

Why We Do What We Do 

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 34 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement. 

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong. 

How You’ll Make an Impact 

• Safely transport children to and from our services, ensuring a smooth and reliable journey each day
• Create a calm,safeand respectful environment for children during transit
• Support children when boarding and exiting the vehicle,ensuring their safety at all times
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks andmaintainhigh standardsof cleanliness and roadworthiness
• Respond effectively to any incidents,breakdownsor emergencies, following company procedures
• Support trips, outings and otherauthorisedjourneys that enrich the children’s experience
• Build positive, professional relationships with colleagues,parentsandcentreteams
• Contribute to a strong culture of safety,careand accountability across the service

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

Must-Haves 

• Full,cleanand valid Category D Irish drivinglicence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification with up-to-date CPC Driver Card
• Ability to provide up-to-date CPC compliance records
• Previousexperience driving buses or large passenger vehicles
• Strong awareness of road and passenger safety
• Calm, responsible and dependable approach to work
• Clear communication skills anda professional manner
• Fluent English, both spoken and written

Nice-to-Haves 

• Experience working with or around children
• Experience in a school, childcare or community transport setting
• Basic first aid training
• An understanding of child safeguarding principles

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose 

What the Role Offers You 

• A meaningful role supporting children and families every day
• A supportive, values-led team environment
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a leading childcare organisation
• A role where reliability, professionalism and care are genuinely valued

Salary & Benefits 

• Competitive pay: €15.00 per hour
• Term-time working pattern
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
• 5 days statutory sick pay
• FlyeFitGym discount
• discount on HSF Health Plan
• €500 referral bonus per hire (unlimited)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme
• Educational Assistance Programme
• Thorough onboarding and induction programme

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together 

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare’s Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

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