bus eireann mechanic apprenticeship

johnbyrne77

Hi,
I have an aptitude test for Bus Eireann soon, applied for the position of driver.
Does anyone have any idea of what they'll be asking or any good link for it?
Thanks

lushnick

I may have an aptitude test coming up for a bus drivers position at CIE is there any one out there who has an insight as to what may arise in the test? Any help would be much appreciated
Thanks.

the-dude

Recruitment starting again. What is the salary scale for this job?

Nearly40

Hi, Im trying for an apprentiship, I got an e-mail to say I will to be called for interview in July/August. How long is apprentiship for (is it 4 years)? Any idea about rates of pay? Any tips for interview please. Any information greatly appreciated, Ta.:)

FarOn

Nearly40 wrote: »

Hi, Im trying for an apprentiship, I got an e-mail to say I will to be called for interview in July/August. How long is apprentiship for (is it 4 years)? Any idea about rates of pay? Any tips for interview please. Any information greatly appreciated, Ta.:)

Hi,
I Did an interview with them last year. The rate for the first year is 195.25 rising to 527.70 by year 4 . The length of the apprenticeship is 4 years. They will probably ask you questions about basic mechanical things like brakepads and questions about health and safety. They will probably give you a grilling as there is so many applicants so little positions.

Just basically come across as health and safety conscious and very interested in motor mechanics. Background knowledge is a definite advantage. They may ask you if you have applied for other apprenticeship and why are you most interested this one. They basically want to know how your work and educational experience has led you to deciding to take on a 4 year apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics. If you have some knowledge, push it, as it is a big advantage.

Best of luck with your interview!

Nearly40

FarOn wrote: »

Hi,
I Did an interview with them last year. The rate for the first year is 195.25 rising to 527.70 by year 4 . The length of the apprenticeship is 4 years. They will probably ask you questions about basic mechanical things like brakepads and questions about health and safety. They will probably give you a grilling as there is so many applicants so little positions.

Just basically come across as health and safety conscious and very interested in motor mechanics. Background knowledge is a definite advantage. They may ask you if you have applied for other apprenticeship and why are you most interested this one. They basically want to know how your work and educational experience has led you to deciding to take on a 4 year apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics. If you have some knowledge, push it, as it is a big advantage.

Best of luck with your interview!

Thanks for your help FarOn, i'll use your experience and advice. Will keep posted later, when I hear further.

saiint

done my interview today


a couple of tips if you have yours tomorrow or friday



they ask these types of questions

what have you done since you left school?
what was your favourite subject in school?
what was your least favourite?
if you didnt pick metal work or woodwork for your leaving cert choice make sure your able to answer why you didnt pick them

why are you interested in becoming an apprentice mechanic?
have you ever repaired a car even a little bit or helped out a friend repair a car?
**** that question is a trick question, if you say yes youve repaired a few cars or helped out, they will ask what have you repaired and how did you do it**** lucky for me i actually did have experience in repairing a car hell even say you helped change a wheel and just know how to change one.

it was a very enjoyable interview, by far the best one ive been in, they were friendly , two people a fella and a girl. all really basic questions just to see if your really interested in becoming a mechanic.


just be prepared
and expect anything they through at you because, the girl watchs what your saying and takes notes, while the fella is the main person to ask the questions.

saiint

also sorry for double post
they will ask you about
your last job or jobs depending on how related they are to the mechanic position
and say did it involve teamwork or where you working alone
also a good few questions on health and safety
which i kind of stutterd on abit because i could only think of a few off the top of my head

paddywhacky

hi all... been following this thread for a while now. ive also been called for an interview in july or august.... just as a matter of curiousity what would be the average age group they take on? also when would be the start date if you did manage to land an apprenticeship... cheers guys...

Truck

I got the following after applying,

"While you have not been selected for an interview in the first round, your name is being retained for consideration as a substitute, in the event that the person selected is not able to take up the offer of an interview"

Anyone know what my chances are for still getting an interview? Anyone any experience of this?
Thanks.

Nearly40

To add another question, How many hours per week does the training involve. Thanks

paddywhacky

persume its a 40 hour week... having done an apprenticeship already through fas i persume its the same... 4 years.. 7 phases... 4 on the job and 3 off... phase 2 is 20 weeks phase 4 and 6 would then be 10 weeks...

Nearly40

paddywhacky wrote: »

persume its a 40 hour week... having done an apprenticeship already through fas i persume its the same... 4 years.. 7 phases... 4 on the job and 3 off... phase 2 is 20 weeks phase 4 and 6 would then be 10 weeks...

Thanks Paddywhacky, am still waiting for call for interview, hopefully not too much longer.
Anyone out there heard from them lately??

Truck

Nearly40 wrote: »

Thanks Paddywhacky, am still waiting for call for interview, hopefully not too much longer.
Anyone out there heard from them lately??

Hi, Were interviews not already called a few weeks ago?

Nearly40

Truck wrote: »

Hi, Were interviews not already called a few weeks ago?

I got e-mail to say i'd be called in July or August, they seem to be spreading them out very well, so some people have already been called.:)

Truck

Nearly40 wrote: »

I got e-mail to say i'd be called in July or August, they seem to be spreading them out very well, so some people have already been called.:)

Oh cool, makes sense! I am on a reserve list apparently so still a chance I guess!

paddywhacky

Nearly40 wrote: »

I got e-mail to say i'd be called in July or August, they seem to be spreading them out very well, so some people have already been called.:)

was talking to them yesterday... they said that there are different interveiws in different parts of the country each week... thats why they mightnt have called you yet,,,

Nearly40

paddywhacky wrote: »

was talking to them yesterday... they said that there are different interveiws in different parts of the country each week... thats why they mightnt have called you yet,,,

Thanks, that explains the slowness of it. Wonder when does the actual training start? Hope not too much more of a wait, it would be handy to plan ahead, shur, what will be, will be and whats for you, wont go by you...

Nearly40

Ballina Interview at last, for 3rd September. anyone know how many positions are there each year on course in the different garages.

shakin

was supposed to hear back after interview mid-august...nothing as of yet

NinjaK

I interested in doing an apprenticeship, is it too late now and how do you contact them?

Nearly40

NinjaK wrote: »

I interested in doing an apprenticeship, is it too late now and how do you contact them?

The closing date for this year was in April, but as far as I know they run this every year, so keep an eye on their website early next year for the next run.

shakin

got the rejection email today

Moxy111

shakin wrote: »

got the rejection email today

Hi...do ye no wen people wil no if they get it??

deano1990

hey im after getting my interview for limerick next thursday.anyone else here anything back

Andy cbr250

Hi, I had the medical exam for the apprentice mechanic in Dublin 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything else since, has anybody else done the medical and heard anything? Thanks

deano1990

Andy cbr250 wrote: »

Hi, I had the medical exam for the apprentice mechanic in Dublin 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything else since, has anybody else done the medical and heard anything? Thanks

fairplay lad.just wondering on what the questions ar like,i have mine tmrw now in limerick and it would b highly appreciated if you could give us the heads up?

from what i read over other threads that after the medical it should b from 2 to 3 weeks you sould here back,because there suppose to b starting the first week of novembr.

besta luck with it anyway

Andy cbr250

deano1990 wrote: »

fairplay lad.just wondering on what the questions ar like,i have mine tmrw now in limerick and it would b highly appreciated if you could give us the heads up?

from what i read over other threads that after the medical it should b from 2 to 3 weeks you sould here back,because there suppose to b starting the first week of novembr.

besta luck with it anyway

Thanks hopefully they'll get back to me soon, the waiting is killing me hah!

Well when i did the interview back in May they asked me questions like:

''What subjects did you do in school and what was your favorite/ least favorite?'' just tell them what you preferred, i said engineering

''What have you been doing since you left school?'' just tell them about any previous jobs or travelling abroad etc handy enough

''What are your hobbies?'' tell them what your interested in, sports, etc ... but i threw in relevant stuff to the trade such as driving, working on my own car, reading mechanic related books such as haynes manuals etc

''why do you want to do Heavy Vehicle mechanics and not light vehicle mechanics ie cars?'' ... i answered because i have an interest in driving heavy vehicles and how they work and would like to make a career working on buses in particular as with the price of fuel going up there will be more of a demand for public transport so therefore there will be more buses on the road in the future as more people will not be using their cars because of the cost to run them.

''Have you any previous experience working on cars etc? make sure you have something to say that you know about because he will scrutinize what you say so dont bull**** them!! i told them about servicing my own car and bike and doing oil changes and brakes etc ..if your not sure just google something!

''Have you worked as a team with other people?'' they like to see that you can work well with a group of people so say that you were part of a team in sports or a previous job and that you communicated well with everyone

they ask about health and safety too but its common sense!!

at the end they'll ask you, if you would like to ask them any questions? ... make sure you ask something as it will show your keen and interesed! i asked about what garages you could possibly be put into, what benifits come with the job and what are the hours...

hope that helped a bit, just go into the interview confident and show your keen and have a genuine interest in getting the job!! also be there nice and early as i got called in 20mins before my actual time slot,
well best of luck, let me know how you get on!

deano1990

thanks very much bud well appreciated
.will do and again thanks very much and besta luck hopefully theyl get back to ya and you get:)

Andy cbr250

deano1990 wrote: »

thanks very much bud well appreciated
.will do and again thanks very much and besta luck hopefully theyl get back to ya and you get:)

Thanks, hope everything go's well this morning!

deano1990

wel got on good very short interview .there was a lad before who was only in there for 15 mins same as myself realy.but when i came out there was no one else there witch is unusual.found out theres two positions going.they seid theyd b back to me buiy the end of sept and that there will b a further supervised aptitude test and a medical so hopefully..did you here anything back.he mentioned then there al supose to b starting inn the first week of novembr.:)so fingeres crossed

tossy94

i done the medical and got word back that the job was mine. just signed a contract to say i wanted it. still have no idea where ill be based (dublin hopefully) or what wages are like. hope yous all get what yous want lads good luck.

Nearly40

Got called for medical in Dublin on Monday, so fingers crossed, they said that's it, I am selected as long as the medical goes ok. Good luck to everyone else waiting.

Nearly40

Andy cbr250 wrote: »

Hi, I had the medical exam for the apprentice mechanic in Dublin 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything else since, has anybody else done the medical and heard anything? Thanks

Hi Andy, did you get news from them yet? Best of luck.

tossy94

Nearly40 wrote: »

Andy cbr250 wrote: »

Hi, I had the medical exam for the apprentice mechanic in Dublin 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything else since, has anybody else done the medical and heard anything? Thanks

Hi Andy, did you get news from them yet? Best of luck.

I got a letter in the post just askin do I accept the job. It took 2 weeks for that to come, I wouldn't worry about it lad, once youv done the medical it pretty much means youv got the job.. unless you failed it?

Andy cbr250

tossy94 wrote: »

Nearly40 wrote: »

Andy cbr250 wrote: »

Hi, I had the medical exam for the apprentice mechanic in Dublin 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything else since, has anybody else done the medical and heard anything? Thanks

Hi Andy, did you get news from them yet? Best of luck.

I got a letter in the post just askin do I accept the job. It took 2 weeks for that to come, I wouldn't worry about it lad, once youv done the medical it pretty much means youv got the job.. unless you failed it?

Hi sorry about the late reply lads, I only got back from holidays on Monday!

Well i Got good news, I got the letter offering me the job! I sent back the confirmation part accepting it, by registered post yesterday! No starting dates of yet though!

Chris321

Hi Andy, are you based in Dublin ? Did medical 2 weeks ago but have heard nothing back yet, just wondering if anyone in Dublin got a job offer yet. Thanks.

Andy cbr250

Hi Chris, ye I'm in Dublin north

Chris321

Thanks Andy, omg i am still waiting - did u get a start date yet ?

Nearly40

Got my confirmation letter this morning, got accepted for Ballina Co. Mayo, thank god. Just had my medical a week ago today so it didnt take too long. Week long induction in Dublin in November then ready to start. Good luck to anyone still waiting.

Chris321

Congrats, well done, do you have a date yet for the induction week ?

Nearly40

Chris321 wrote: »

Congrats, well done, do you have a date yet for the induction week ?

Thanks Chris, they said they will have proper dates asap, just November for the induction, then ready to start in garage.

Chris321

Thanks, it would be great if u could let me know when u get a start date
Ps email me on zv7320@hotmail.com
Cheers

jaj123

Hi, I got the letter saying i8 got the job, and did the medical n all, but still havnt got the date for induction in dublin, have any of ye got it yet??

Nearly40

jaj123 wrote: »

Hi, I got the letter saying i8 got the job, and did the medical n all, but still havnt got the date for induction in dublin, have any of ye got it yet??

Same as that, waiting for induction date, was told it would be November, so we should soon get word from them.

kyle1k

got my letter a few days ago saying induction week starts the 5th of nov in broadstone. not sure if everyone is in then or if they run a few of them. anyone know anything about the fas phases like where they are?

Nearly40

kyle1k wrote: »

got my letter a few days ago saying induction week starts the 5th of nov in broadstone. not sure if everyone is in then or if they run a few of them. anyone know anything about the fas phases like where they are?

I didnt get my start date yet, but I'd say we'll all be there for induction at the same time. I looked up the Fas apprenticeship site, it shows rates of pay and phase schedules, here is the link, it might help, I dont know what colleges but I suppose it depends where in the country we are:

www.fas.ie/en/Training/Apprenticeships/Frequently+Asked+Questions.htm[/url]

Nearly40

Got induction date for Broadstone 2.30pm on Monday 19th November for the week, then straight into the garage after that.

Andy cbr250

Bus Eireann/ Dublin bus are starting their apprentice recruiting again from tomorrow till the 14th April If anyone is interested in applying...

Calgary22

Lads any of ye on here working in bus eireann as an apprentice? if so ye might bust out a bit of a description if ye could of the daily work? and how ye find the job/company overall?:D