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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Apply at Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site Dublin Bus is the largest public transport provider in Ireland. We have over 1,000 buses that need to be cleaned, vacuumed, refuelled and put back on the road almost 24 hours a day. We are looking for people who will maintain our buses safely and efficiently and who will make every effort to ensure our customers have a positive experience of Dublin Bus. All successful applicants may be required to work, day/night or rotating shifts depending on the staffing requirements of their location and will be required to drive all company vehicles. Engineering Operative, Engineering Department: Reporting to the Engineering Manager. 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract (with a view to a permanent contract of employment. Starting Salary: €616.90 per week rising to €713.90 based on an 8 year pay scale with shift premium applicable for night and shift work (up to 30% of basic pay), from January 2026. Areas of responsibility (but not limited to): Shunt buses around yard (cleaning, refuelling, parking etc) Battery maintenance, greasing, refuelling, and changing oil on buses Cleaning and vacuuming buses and premises (including chassis cleaning) Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks on buses Driving Licence requirements: A Valid, Clean Category B Irish Driving Licence - with no endorsements OR A Valid, Clean Full Category D Irish Driving licence, with no endorsements Other requirements: Applicants must be over 21 years old (to comply with D licence regulation) Applicants must have fluent spoken and written English desirable Applicants must be available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts depending on staffing requirements An NDLS Driver statement (to request this please contact the NDLS on 0818 700 800). Benefits: Enviable level of job security Medical (GP) Scheme Excellent Pension Scheme Subsidies Travel facilities How to Apply: You can apply via the Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site, click the "Search" button to find the Engineering Operative online application form. If you are having problems submitting your engineering operative application online, please contact jobs@dublinbus.ie , we will provide you with assistance to submit your application form Please make sure to include copies of the front and back of your Driving Licence with your application form, scans or photos will suffice. Please note the online application form must be completed in full with copies of the applicant’s Driving Licence or it will not be processed. Applicants must meet minimum requirements for the role and shortlisting will apply. If you have any queries on this position, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jobs@dublinbus.ie Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities employer.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.