Bus Driver

Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited; Alfold Crossways; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transportation company in Alfold Crossways seeks a full-time PCV Bus Driver. Candidates must have a PCV driving licence and a Driver CPC qualification card. The role emphasizes customer service, reliability, and punctuality in daily driving duties. Competitive pay, full benefits including bonuses, and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Career progression opportunities

Optional personal membership for financial benefits

Family passes for bus travel

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Free teas and coffees on site

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience in UK Bus Driving preferred.
• Current and valid PCV (Category D) driving licence required.
• Current and valid Driver CPC qualification card essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and safety-focused service to passengers.
• Ensure punctuality and reliability in daily operations.
• Commuting or relocating to Dunsfold, Surrey as required.

Skills

Customer focus

Reliability

Safety awareness

Friendliness

Education

PCV (Category D) driving licence

Driver CPC qualification card

Job description

Overview

£15.80 per hour Mondays to Saturdays (currently no Sunday or Bank Holiday working required).

Pay and benefits

• £663.60 per week (based on an average of 42 hours per week)
• Rotas are 4 days a week
• Up to £70 per month safe driving bonus (conditions apply)
• BREAKS PAID IN FULL
• Currently no Sunday or Bank Holiday working (subject to change)
• No very early starts (earliest start is 06:05 Mon-Fri and 07:00 Sat)
• Latest finish is 20:17 Mon-Sat, with two late duties on the 32 rota finishing at 22:55
• Full-time vacancy
• Overtime opportunities
• One paid CPC training module per year (conditions apply; catch-up modules excluded)
• Career progression opportunities
• Optional personal membership for financial and medical benefits, grant and welfare advice - £1.25 per week
• Family passes after 2 weeks of employment enabling free bus travel for staff, their live-in partner and up to 5 dependants on Compass Travel, Stagecoach, Safeguard and Metrobus (conditions and some restrictions apply)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Uniform
• Free teas and coffees on site at the depot

Pay details

• £15.80 per hour for Monday to Saturday work
• No Sunday or Bank Holiday working is currently required (subject to change)
• The pay period is monthly, running from the 24th to the 23rd of the next month. Salary is paid by BACS transfer on the last working day of each month.

Company culture and environment

• Everyone is valued as an individual (not just a number)
• Praise and appreciation are part of the daily ethos
• Open-door policy
• A supportive working environment where team members are encouraged to go the extra mile to be positive, caring, friendly and helpful
• Ongoing investment to modernise our fleet
• Strong staff team and management structure with emphasis on team spirit
• Informal atmosphere within a friendly company
• Engaging, motivating, and supportive culture that values career development
• Cross-functional teamwork

The role and expectations for PCV Bus Drivers

• You are punctual, reliable, helpful, friendly, customer- and safety-focused to provide passengers with the best possible service
• You hold a current and valid PCV (Category D) driving licence
• You hold a current and valid Driver CPC qualification card
• You will be able to commute or relocate to Dunsfold, Surrey, reliably

Our aim is to provide a safe, efficient, reliable and friendly service to our passengers. Our reputation is based on the rapport we build with passengers, and this is a key part of our Driving Team.

Job details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: UK Bus Driving: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: PCV (Category D) driving licence (required); Driver CPC qualification card (required)
• Work Location: On the road

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email with details on tailoring your application and providing a cover letter or supporting documents.

If invited to an interview, this will be held at Compass Travel's Head Office in Worthing. A driving assessment is part of the recruitment process.

You must be authorised to work in the UK and able to prove your right to work. The company does not have a sponsorship licence and cannot assist with work visas.

No agencies, please.

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