Bus Driver

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

Job summary

A leading transport company is looking for a full-time Bus Driver in Lewes. The ideal candidate will hold a current PCV driving licence and a Driver CPC qualification. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and ensuring safety during journeys. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including overtime opportunities and a company pension.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Paid CPC training

Company pension

Free parking

Uniform

Free teas and coffees

Qualifications

• Current and valid PCV (Category D) driving licence.
• Current and valid Driver CPC qualification card.
• Experience as a bus driver for at least 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability.
• Ensure safety during the journey.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Safety focus

Punctuality

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Bus Driver Lewes

Pay

• £14.80 per hour Mondays to Saturdays
• £15.80 per hour if assigned to a late 37 duty
• £17.80 per hour Sundays and Bank Holidays
• The pay period is monthly, running from the 24th of one month to the 23rd day of the next month. Salary is paid by BACS transfer on the last working day of each month.

Weekly average and breaks

• £666 per week based on an average of 45 hours per week (average rota line)
• Breaks paid in full

Benefits and additional terms

• Full-time vacancy - rotas are mainly 4 days a week
• Overtime opportunities
• One paid CPC training module per year (conditions apply; catch-up modules excluded)
• Career progression opportunities
• 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 not limited to Compass Travel services for staff, their live-in partner and up to 5 dependants (conditions and some restrictions apply)
• Free parking in close proximity to the depot
• Company pension
• Uniform
• Free teas and coffees on site at the depot

Company culture and environment

• Join a company where everyone is valued as an individual
• Praise and appreciation are part of the daily ethos
• Open-door policy and a friendly, team-oriented environment
• Investment to modernise the fleet and a supportive team structure

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 reliably commute or relocate to Lewes, East Sussex
• Our aim is to provide a safe, efficient, reliable and friendly service; the Driving Team plays a key part in maintaining this reputation

Requirements

• 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.

Interview and right to work

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.

Note

No agencies please