Irish rail looking to hire train drivers as they launch first ever external recruitment programme successful candidates will be placed on a salary scale, which will. Arrive to work in full uniform one hour before train departure sign in and start collecting my equipment, hi vis veat gdcradio manifest any fast track packages and newspapers for the passengers. Iarnrod eireann irish rail was set up on tuesday the 20th of january 1987. The number of trains currently in the iarnrod eireann fleet across dart, intercity and commuter lines.
Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains with iarnrod. They sometimes operate cork to dublin services in case an intercity unit is not available. Luas drivers are seeking a pay increase of up to 40pc to bring their wages in line with those of irish rail train drivers. Irish rail is looking for 100 new train drivers and the pay. Cons the shortage of staff to cover sickness, annual leave and covering other jobs with short notice needs to. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains. Irish rail is looking for 100 new train drivers for a. Iarnrod eireann irish rail company facebook 3,582 photos. Irish rail is looking for 100 new train drivers and the. The company is responsible for the conservation of the many protected structures, artefacts and installations across the network which reflects the distinctive styles of the companies which constructed the system. Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns, including weekend work, between 3948 hours a week.
Jan 02, 2019 iarnrod eireann is launching its first external recruitment process for train drivers. Irish rail recruiting 100 drivers over next four years. Apr 01, 2017 bus eireann staff are paid 66 per cent more than the salaries of drivers in the private sector, analysis by the irish sun shows. It operates all internal intercity, commuter and freight railway services in the republic of ireland, and, jointly with northern ireland railways, the enterprise service between. Iarnrod eireann is looking for 100 drivers in the next four years. Being a train driver in ireland is some form of bloodrite handed from fathers to sons. The features include a journey planner, live train information and location based tools to find nearby stations. Bus eireann staff are paid 66 per cent more than the salaries of drivers in the private sector, analysis by the irish sun shows. Irish rail starts first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers. Average wage at irish rail would hit 61,000 if workers win. At present the entire class is based in cork, and is used on local services to mallow, midleton. The official facebook page for iarnrod eireann irish rail, irelands national railways.
Irish rail starts first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers and the pay can be great. Iarnrod eireann irish rail is the national railway system operator of ireland. Irish rail are hiring new staff with a starting salary of 45,000 rising. Irish rail have launched a recruitment drive to find and train new drivers. Average wage at irish rail would hit 61,000 if workers. It says candidates must meet european train driver licensing requirements, with a minimum of nine years fulltime. More than 2,000 people apply for 29 luas driver jobs. Iarnrod eireann is launching its first external recruitment programme for train drivers. Good and varied work environment there is scope to be involved with projects from design to implementation. Single online student fares are the smartest way to home and back. Iarnrod eireann begins first ever external recruitment.
The company is looking for approximately 100 drivers over the next four years, and is keen to recruit. Jan 02, 2019 irish rail starts first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers and the pay can be great. Iarnrod eireann dublin, ireland train station facebook. Established on 2 february 1987, it is a subsidiary of coras iompair eireann cie. As part of our team of over 3,800 dedicated rail colleagues, on joining iarnrod eireann irish rail you will be responsible for delivering ever improvin g service to all our customers with over 45. L uas drivers can currently earn in the region of 42,000 per annum. The average salary for irish rail employees in ireland is 59,300 per year. Irish rail recruiting 100 drivers over next four years the irish times. Drivers salaries start at 45,000, going up to 57,000 on a 10year scale. In the spirit of new year, new you, those that are interested in a career change will be interested to know that iarnrod eireann have launched a recruitment drive to find and train new drivers. The 2600 class is a type of diesel multiple unit operated on the irish railway network by iarnrod eireann, used mainly for shorthaul commuter services. Irish rail is hiring applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements with a. Applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements with a minimum of nine years fulltime.
The rail company is looking for 100 drivers in the next four years to join the team. For a driver starting today, their earnings may rise to 48,753 by september, 2020. Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to 57k a. As a train driver your duty will be to deliver safe, customerfocused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in. Irish rail begins recruitment drive for train drivers and the.
Irish rail has launched its first ever external recruitment driver for drivers as it prepares to increase train services over the next few years. People from across the country are being encouraged to apply with a starting salary of 45,000. The punctuality of iarnrod eireann trains to date so far in 2019. Drivers salaries start at 45,000, going up to 57,000 on a tenyear scale. View brian canavans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Have you considered working for iarnrod eireann as a train.
It says candidates must meet european train driver licensing. Publication scheme prepared under section 8 of the. We match the responsibility of this safetycritical role with a salary scale. Overtime and supplements mean the drivers can total 48,000 a. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover brians connections and jobs at similar companies. Irish rail iarnrod eireann has inherited a rich legacy of architectural, industrial and social history stretching back for more than 150 years. Brian canavan train driver iarnrod eireann irish rail. Irish rail in ireland hourly rate get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. Irish rail is hiring applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements with a minimum of nine years fulltime. Over 100 positions over the next four years are expected to be created with a starting salary of 45,000 rising to a maximum of 57,000 through a pay scale on offer.
Jan, 2020 the average salary for irish rail employees in ireland is 59,300 per year. The next year, known as year 1, the salary rises to 34,788. The number of trains on order to iarnrod eireann currently and when it is believed they will be delivered. Jan 12, 2018 iarnrod eireann has told unions that it will proceed to pay an increase rejected by drivers but it will expect them to engage in mentoring of trainees, which they have been refusing to do. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains with. Iarnrod eireann irish rail irish company info visionnet. Irish rail looking to hire train drivers as they launch. As a train driver your duty will be to deliver safe, customerfocused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in supervisory and management positions. Iarnrod eireann begins external recruitment for drivers. Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to 57k a year. Iarnrod eireann begins external recruitment for drivers rte. At present the entire class is based in cork, and is used on local services to mallow, midleton, cobh and on token services to tralee. Irish rail begins recruitment drive for train drivers and.
They will claim it isnt and will cite recent dart and arrow drivers who are not from train driving families but this is misleading as many of them were long term cie employees. Applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements. Drivers, whose pay starts at 43,716 and rises to 55,238 in increments after 10 years, would see their pay rise to more than 61,000, while midranking executives and station managers. Overtime and supplements mean the drivers can total 48,000 a year.
Irish rail looking to hire train drivers as they launch first. This app will allow you to plan your journey and view the latest realtime information available. The company is looking for 100 drivers over four years and says it is very keen to recruit women drivers. Irish rail workers who are set to bring services to a standstill on wednesday will end up with an average wage of almost 61,000 if they get the pay rise they are demanding. Have you considered working for iarnrod eireann as a train driver. Ive worked for irish rail for 10 years, its a fantastic place to work in my opinion.
The company has in the past recruited internally from within irish rail and other cie companies such as bus eireann and dublin bus. A free inside look at iarnrod eireann salary trends based on 11 salaries wages for 10 jobs at iarnrod eireann. Accurate, reliable salary and compensation comparisons for united states. With our new online fares you can avail of low fare or flexible fare. Find and apply today for the latest train driver jobs. Irish rail have started their first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers.
Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to 57k. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains with iarnrod eireann. Mar 18, 2020 welcome and thank you for downloading the official iarnrod eireann irish rail app. A 29000 class commuter train at tara street station, dublin, in 2006.
But expected passenger growth and scheduled retirements mean it will have to expand the scope of its search to fill. Oct 28, 2015 fellow irish rail staff know their jobs inside out because of the training we receive on starting and retained as refresher courses are a must in safety critical roles such as train drivers. The company has 9 directors who have also been the directors of 15 other irish companies between them. Jan 02, 2019 irish rail looking to hire train drivers as they launch first ever external recruitment programme successful candidates will be placed on a salary scale, which will reach 57,000 per annum. Fellow irish rail staff know their jobs inside out because of the training we receive on starting and retained as refresher courses are a must in safety critical roles such as train drivers. Cons the shortage of staff to cover sickness, annual leave and covering other jobs with short notice needs to be addressed.
Irish rail today launched its first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers. Successful candidates will be placed on a salary scale, which will. It operates all internal intercity, commuter, dart and freight railway services in the republic of ireland, and, jointly with. Ive heard train driving is a depressing job with mad hours. Their current partial address is dublin, and the company status is normal. Iarnrod eireann is currently recruiting for a number of positions. The company is responsible for the conservation of the many protected structures, artefacts and installations across the network which reflects the distinctive styles of the companies which. Jan 02, 2019 irish rail have started their first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers.
I have just seen they are recruiting train drivers and the salary is 45,00057,000 which is fairly tasty. The average salary for irish rail employees in ireland is 59300 per year. They will claim it isnt and will cite recent dart and arrow drivers who are not from train driving families but this is misleading as many of them were long term cie employees anyways and many of them got their jobs via their family. Iarnrod eireann freedom of information request records.
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