Irish Rail recruiting 100 train drivers over the next four years with possible earnings of €57k per annum

Irish Rail is looking to rcruit 100 train drivers in the next four years with possible earnings of €57k per annum operating on "some of the most modern fleets in Europe". 

The job spec states that duties will be to "deliver safe, customer-focused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in supervisory and management positions."

Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns, including weekend work, between 39-48 hours a week. We match the responsibility of this safety-critical role with a salary scale that can reach a maximum of €57k per annum. Successful candidates will develop operational knowledge prior to qualification as part of the Train Driver Training programme.

Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns, including weekend work for between 39 and 48 hours a week.

These new drivers will be based in different depots right around the network.

Iarnród Éireann is encouraging people from all over the country to apply.

Applicants must meet European Train Driver Licensing requirements with a minimum of nine years' full time education and must be over the age of 20.
Successful candidates must have the following attributes:

Excellent communication skills
Calm in an emergency
Follow rules and procedures
Conscientious
Customer focus
Achievement orientation

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