Bus Driver

Compass Travel; Alfold Crossways; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transport company in Alfold Crossways is seeking a full-time Bus Driver. The ideal candidate should have a valid PCV licence and Driver CPC qualification. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and ensuring safety. The role offers competitive pay with benefits such as career progression opportunities, free parking, and optional personal membership for additional financial and medical benefits.

Benefits

Free bus travel for staff and dependants

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Uniform

Free teas and coffees

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid PCV (Category D) driving licence.
• Must hold a current and valid Driver CPC qualification card.
• Preferably have 1 year of UK Bus Driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best possible service to passengers.
• Ensure punctuality and reliability.
• Maintain a friendly demeanor with passengers.

Skills

Customer focus

Safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

Bus Driver Dunsfold

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

Pay & Hours

£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 (currently the earliest start is 06:05 Mondays to Fridays and 07:00 Saturdays)
Currently the latest finish is 20:17 from Monday to Saturday with the exception of two late duties on the 32 rota with a finish at 22:55
Full‑time vacancy
Overtime opportunities
We offer one paid CPC training module per year (conditions apply; catch‑up modules excluded)
Career progression opportunities

Benefits

• Optional personal membership to access financial and medical benefits, a wide range of complementary and alternative therapies, grant and welfare advice – £1.25 per week if you choose to join
• 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

About the Company

Everyone is valued as an individual (not just a number)
Praise and appreciation are part of our daily ethos
There is a genuine open‑door policy
The working environment is one of consideration where everyone is encouraged to go the extra mile to be positive, caring, friendly and helpful
There is ongoing investment to modernise our fleet
At Compass, we have a strong staff team and management structure with a particular emphasis on building team spirit. We are more “informal” than some larger bus companies and we like to think that our staff feel part of a large “family” within a friendly company atmosphere

Company Culture

• Engaging – with teams working well together cross‑functionally
• Motivating – no day is the same and every day is an opportunity to add value
• Supportive – we want our staff to do well and develop their career

Role and Expectations

• You are punctual, reliable, helpful, friendly, customer‑ and safety‑focused in order to provide our valued 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 reliably commute or relocate to Dunsfold, Surrey
• Our aim is to always 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 something we strive to maintain, with our Driving Team playing a key part in this.

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 providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
If invited to an interview, this will be held at Compass Travel's Head Office in Worthing. Part of the recruitment process includes a driving assessment and interview.
You must be authorised to work in the UK, therefore you must be able to prove your right to work. Please note the company does not have a sponsorship licence therefore they cannot assist with work visas.
No agencies please