Employee Spotlight
Paul Larking Area Manager South

Employee Spotlight

Paul was appointed Area Manager South in 2023.?Paul joined Dublin Bus in 1985 and has worked in various operational roles, including Bus Conductor, Bus Driver, Depot Administrator, Area Operations Manager and Area Manager North. He is currently responsible for managing the Operations function across depots on the southside of Dublin.

What inspired Paul to work for Dublin Bus?

Paul told us, “I started my working life in construction as a bricklayer. In 1985 l was planning to get married, but unfortunately, the country was going through a recession and building work was limited.?My father-in-law at the time was a bus driver with Dublin Bus and suggested l join the company as a good alternative - and that’s exactly what l did” He added light-heartedly,” I’m married 39 years now and still haven’t returned to bricklaying”.

Enjoyable aspects of the job?

Paul explains, “It has to be the people! My role is extremely rewarding, and every day is different.?I really enjoy meeting employees and our customers across our network. An important part of my role is ensuring our operations are safe, reliable and efficient and the company meets its core targets. Also, in my career, I value the support received from senior management and peers”.?

Most important part of the job

One of the most important parts of being an effective Area Manager is successfully creating goals and communicating expectations to team members in each depot, ensuring our Operations team in each depot achieves realistic targets for punctuality, reliability, efficiency, and safety.?

Interests:

Paul has one son and is a huge Arsenal F.C. supporter. For ten years, Paul was heavily involved in coaching a schoolboys team in Blessington. Along with soccer, he enjoys daily walks with his wife in Wicklow, ensuring he achieves at least 10K steps daily.?

Most importantly, he adores spending time with his grandson, with another grandchild on the way!

We’re hiring:

Dublin Bus is now recruiting for the following roles:

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·????????Engineering Operatives,

·????????Bus drivers.

For more information on all current vacancies?

https://www.dublinbus.ie/Careers/

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Kingsley Allan

Bus Driver at Dublin Airport

11 个月

Dear sir. Du you have any vacancies available for a position of bus driver.

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James Travers

Transport Operations/IAM Observer/trainer

1 年

Very friendly, courteous and polite guy to work with in Dublin Bus.

Josephine de Búrca

Marketing and Information at Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)

1 年

Great man and great at his job ??

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Bernard Fox MBA

Area Operations Manager at Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)

1 年

A knowledgeable man on all aspects of public transportation and an excellent mentor. A pleasure to work with.

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Barbara O'Brien

Technology Development Manager at Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)

1 年

Very few better men to celebrate ?? always very approachable, helpful and willing to share his knowledge

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