Ive heard train driving is a depressing job with mad hours. The company is looking for 100 drivers over four years and says it is very keen to recruit women drivers. The next year, known as year 1, the salary rises to 34,788. Irish rail is looking for 100 new train drivers for a.
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. A free inside look at iarnrod eireann salary trends based on 11 salaries wages for 10 jobs at iarnrod eireann. Publication scheme prepared under section 8 of the. The number of trains on order to iarnrod eireann currently and when it is believed they will be delivered. Jan 02, 2019 irish rail have started their first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers. Overtime and supplements mean the drivers can total 48,000 a. Being a train driver in ireland is some form of bloodrite handed from fathers to sons. Mar 18, 2020 welcome and thank you for downloading the official iarnrod eireann irish rail app. Irish rail is looking for 100 new train drivers and the pay. For a driver starting today, their earnings may rise to 48,753 by september, 2020.
A 29000 class commuter train at tara street station, dublin, in 2006. 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. 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. We match the responsibility of this safetycritical role with a salary scale. As a train driver your duty will be to deliver safe, customerfocused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in. Drivers salaries start at 45,000, going up to 57,000 on a tenyear scale. Iarnrod eireann is looking for 100 drivers in the next four years. Iarnrod eireann irish rail company facebook 3,582 photos.
With our new online fares you can avail of low fare or flexible fare. The average salary for irish rail employees in ireland is 59,300 per year. People from across the country are being encouraged to apply with a starting salary of 45,000. Irish rail have started their first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers. Established on 2 february 1987, it is a subsidiary of coras iompair eireann cie. 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. It says candidates must meet european train driver licensing requirements, with a minimum of nine years fulltime. Jan, 2020 the average salary for irish rail employees in ireland is 59,300 per year. But expected passenger growth and scheduled retirements mean it will have to expand the scope of its search to fill. 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. 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. The number of trains currently in the iarnrod eireann fleet across dart, intercity and commuter lines. 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. Irish rail starts first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers.
Iarnrod eireann freedom of information request records. Irish rail starts first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers and the pay can be great. Iarnrod eireann dublin, ireland train station facebook. Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to 57k a. 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. 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.
Overtime and supplements mean the drivers can total 48,000 a year. Jan 02, 2019 iarnrod eireann is launching its first external recruitment process for train drivers. Irish rail iarnrod eireann has inherited a rich legacy of architectural, industrial and social history stretching back for more than 150 years. Single online student fares are the smartest way to home and back. Irish rail today launched its first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers. 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. 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.
Iarnrod eireann begins first ever external recruitment programme for train drivers. More than 2,000 people apply for 29 luas driver jobs. Jan 02, 2019 irish rail starts first ever external recruitment drive for train drivers and the pay can be great. Average wage at irish rail would hit 61,000 if workers win. 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. It operates all internal intercity, commuter, dart and freight railway services in the republic of ireland, and, jointly with. Irish rail begins recruitment drive for train drivers and the. Brian canavan train driver iarnrod eireann irish rail. Irish rail is hiring applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements with a.
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. Applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements. Iarnrod eireann irish rail was set up on tuesday the 20th of january 1987. Irish rail are hiring new staff with a starting salary of 45,000 rising. Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to 57k. Successful candidates will be placed on a salary scale, which will. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover brians connections and jobs at similar companies. It says candidates must meet european train driver licensing. Irish rail recruiting 100 drivers over next four years the irish times.
I have just seen they are recruiting train drivers and the salary is 45,00057,000 which is fairly tasty. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains with iarnrod. Irish rail recruiting 100 drivers over next four years. Luas drivers are seeking a pay increase of up to 40pc to bring their wages in line with those of irish rail train drivers. The company has in the past recruited internally from within irish rail and other cie companies such as bus eireann and dublin bus. Iarnrod eireann begins external recruitment for drivers. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains with. Irish rail has launched its first ever external recruitment driver for drivers as it prepares to increase train services over the next few years. Iarnrod eireann is launching its first external recruitment programme for train drivers. Iarnrod eireann begins first ever external recruitment. Irish rail have launched a recruitment drive to find and train new drivers. Irish rail is hiring applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements with a minimum of nine years fulltime. At present the entire class is based in cork, and is used on local services to mallow, midleton. The company is looking for approximately 100 drivers over the next four years, and is keen to recruit.
Iarnrod eireann is currently recruiting for a number of positions. 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. They sometimes operate cork to dublin services in case an intercity unit is not available. 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 looking to hire train drivers as they launch first. Cons the shortage of staff to cover sickness, annual leave and covering other jobs with short notice needs to be addressed. Have you considered working for iarnrod eireann as a train driver. The rail company is looking for 100 drivers in the next four years to join the team. 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. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains. Irish rail in ireland hourly rate get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. Irish rail looking to hire train drivers as they launch. Cons the shortage of staff to cover sickness, annual leave and covering other jobs with short notice needs to. The features include a journey planner, live train information and location based tools to find nearby stations.
The company has 9 directors who have also been the directors of 15 other irish companies between them. Iarnrod eireann irish rail irish company info visionnet. Have you considered working for iarnrod eireann as a train. Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns, including weekend work, between 3948 hours a week.
The official facebook page for iarnrod eireann irish rail, irelands national railways. Iarnrod eireann begins external recruitment for drivers rte. L uas drivers can currently earn in the region of 42,000 per annum. 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. Drivers salaries start at 45,000, going up to 57,000 on a 10year scale. Do any of ye work for or know anyone who drives trains with iarnrod eireann. Irish rail begins recruitment drive for train drivers and. This app will allow you to plan your journey and view the latest realtime information available. Accurate, reliable salary and compensation comparisons for united states. Applicants must meet european train driver licensing requirements with a minimum of nine years fulltime.
Bus eireann staff are paid 66 per cent more than the salaries of drivers in the private sector, analysis by the irish sun shows. Iarnrod eireann irish rail is the national railway system operator of ireland. View brian canavans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Ive worked for irish rail for 10 years, its a fantastic place to work in my opinion. Good and varied work environment there is scope to be involved with projects from design to implementation. 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. Their current partial address is dublin, and the company status is normal. 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. Irish rail is looking for 100 new train drivers and the. Find and apply today for the latest train driver jobs. Fancy driving a train for a living and earning up to 57k a year. The punctuality of iarnrod eireann trains to date so far in 2019. 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. Average wage at irish rail would hit 61,000 if workers.
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