About the role
Do you want play a vital role in the Island’s community? Join our team of Bus Drivers within the Public Transport Division!
Our services operate from 04:30 to 01:30 across seven days of the week and sometimes later during special events such as TT, so you will need to be flexible about your working hours. Reliability is also hugely important for this role. Operations run from Ramsey, Douglas and Port Erin, and you could be offered work at all of these locations.
If you love providing excellent customer service, meeting people and driving, then this could be the job for you! Previous experience is preferred but not essential as we will provide training for the role.
A workplace that invests in you
A competitive salary that increases after 6 months’ service and then again after 12 months’ service. You will also be eligible for a Shift Disturbance Allowance for all completed rostered or allocated shifts.
You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement along with 10 Public Holidays.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Free on-site car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [email protected].
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at [email protected].
