Bus Driver

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

Job summary

An independent bus operator in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Bus Driver for their Dunsfold location. Offering £15.80 per hour with paid breaks and various benefits, this role requires a full PCV licence and experience. The successful candidate will join a supportive team where professionalism is valued. Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK, and no Sunday or bank holiday working is required.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Uniform

Free teas and coffees at the depot

Free WiFi at the depot

Qualifications

• Full PCV (Cat D) licence with PCV driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC card.
• Able to commute to and from the Dunsfold Depot.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on scheduled routes and ensure passenger safety.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to schedules.

Skills

PCV driving experience

Good timekeeping

Customer-focused attitude

Solid work ethic

Job description

Bus Driver Dunsfold (near Cranleigh) £15.80 per hour Mondays to Saturdays I Paid Breaks I Currently no Sunday or Bank Holiday working Join a company that treats you like a professional where you are not just a number.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

At Compass Travel we value skill, reliability and pride in the job.

You’ll work in a supportive, down‑to‑earth team and management has a genuine open‑door policy.

What’s in it for you?

Steady, reliable pay, £15.80 per hour for all hours worked, Paid breaks every minute counts, Up to £70 per month driving bonus (conditions apply), £663.60 per week based on an average of 42 hours per week, No very early starts. Currently the earliest start is 06:05 Mondays to Fridays and 06:55 on Saturdays.

Currently the last finish is 20:30 Mondays to Saturdays with the exception of two late duties on the 32 rota with a finish at 22:55.

Currently no Sunday or Bank Holiday working Full‑time vacancy rotas are mainly 4 days a week.

Overtime opportunities

We offer one paid CPC training module per year (conditions apply; catch‑up modules excluded), Career progression opportunities, Optional personal membership to access financial and other 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 and their live‑in partner and up to 5 dependants on Compass Travel, Safeguard, Metrobus, Reading Buses, Stagecoach (South only), Brighton & Hove Buses and Eastbourne Sightseeing (conditions and some restrictions apply).

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• Company pension
• Uniform
• Free teas and coffees on site at the depot
• Free WiFi in depot

What you need:

• Full PCV (Cat D) licence with PCV driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC card
• A solid work ethic, good timekeeping and customer‑focused attitude
• Able to commute to and from our Dunsfold Depot

Why Compass?

We are an independent operator that values professional drivers.

It’s a place where hard work is noticed, praise and appreciation are part of our daily ethos and where colleagues are treated fairly.

Our team is friendly, the fleet is modern and there is always support when you need it.

Pay is monthly.

How to apply for the role

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 Travels 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.