Employee Spotlight
Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)
Ireland's largest public transport provider
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.?
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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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For more information on all current vacancies?
Area Manager North
1 年Knowledge,wisdom and experience.always available when required ,but never buys the coffee ??thanks Paul
Clerical Officer Broadstone at Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)
1 年Paul is a great colleague and a true gent
Area Operations Manager at Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)
1 年Sorry Paul, I have no question about starting a career in Dublin Bus, as I took the plunge 27 years ago and I too well know it is a super place to work with lots of opportunity and great teams all around you. Most of all, working with great mentors and colleagues like you have helped me grow and learn so much. Thanks you for helping me with everything.
Former Area Operations Manager at Dublin Bus (Bus átha Cliath)
1 年Have worked with Paul over the years top man , great boss very good friend always available for advice
COO at Merrion Fertility Clinic
1 年I worked for Dublin Bus for 8 years and will always remember it to be a place where they really cared about their employees and where there were great opportunities. I had a lot of colleagues that were a pleasure to work with – and Paul was one of them, he was (and I’m sure still is!) committed to providing a great service, conscientious, extremely knowledgeable and always good humoured.?