Bus Driver

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

Job summary

A local transport operator is hiring professional drivers in Godalming, offering competitive pay of £15.80 per hour and a supportive team environment. The role requires a Full PCV licence and a valid CPC card. Benefits include up to £70 monthly driving bonus, paid CPC training, and free on-site parking. Hours entail shifts mainly 4 days a week, with overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Up to £70 per month driving bonus

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Uniform

Free teas and coffees

Free WiFi in depot

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be authorised to work in the UK.
• Solid work ethic required.
• Able to commute to/from Dunsfold Depot.

Skills

Full PCV (Cat D) licence with PCV driving experience

Valid Driver CPC card

Good time-keeping

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

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.

Join a company that treats you like a professional where you are not just a number. 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?

Qualifications

• Full PCV (Cat D) licence with PCV driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC card
• A solid work ethic, good time‑keeping and customer‑focused attitude
• Able to commute to and from our Dunsfold Depot
• You must be authorised to work in the UK; the company does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot assist with work visas

Pay and Hours

£15.80 per hour. Mondays to Saturdays. Paid breaks at every shift.

No Sunday or Bank Holiday working.

Working Pattern

No very early starts. The earliest start is 06:05 Monday‑Friday and 06:55 Saturday. The latest finish is 20:30 Monday‑Saturday, with two late duties on the 32 rota finishing at 22:55. Full‑time vacancy, mainly 4 days a week. Overtime opportunities.

Benefits

• Up to £70 per month driving bonus (conditions apply)
• £663.60 per week based on an average of 42 hours per week
• 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)
• Free on‑site parking
• Company pension
• Uniform
• Free teas and coffees on site at the depot
• Free WiFi in depot
• Steady, reliable pay, £15.80 per hour for all hours worked
• Paid breaks every minute counts
• Overtime opportunities