Bus Driver

Why work for Compass Travel?

*    Minimum of 40 hours per week
*    £660 per week (based on an average of 44 hours per week)
*    Most rotas are 4 days a week
*    Up to £70 per month safe driving bonus (conditions apply)
*    PAID BREAKS IN FULL
*    No Sunday or Bank Holiday working
*    No very early starts (currently the earliest start is 06:05 Mondays to Fridays and 07:00 Saturdays)
*    No very late finishes (currently the latest finish is 20:17 Mondays to Fridays and 19:52 Saturdays)
*    Full-time vacancy
*    Overtime opportunities
*    Optional personal membership to access financial and medical benefits, a wide range of complementary and alternative therapies, grants and welfare advice for staff, their live-in partner and dependant children - £1.25 per week if you choose to join
*    Family passes after 2 weeks of employment enabling free 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 staff WiFi at our depot
*    Free on-site parking
*    Staff competitions from time to time
*    Company pension
*    Uniform
*    Free teas and coffees on site at the depot

Rates of pay:

*    £15.00/hour for Monday to Saturday work
*    No Sunday or Bank Holiday work required
*    The pay period is monthly, running from the 24th day 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.

Be part of a company where:

*    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.

Join a company culture that is:

*    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

The role and expectations for PCV Bus Drivers:

*    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 passengers. Our reputation is based on the rapport we build with passengers and this something we strive to maintain, with the Driving Team playing a key part in this.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate: Dunsfold, Surrey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience: UK Bus Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

*    PCV (Category D) Licence (required)
*    Driver CPC Qualification Card (required)

Work Location: On the road

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 Travel’s Head Office in Worthing. Part of the recruitment process includes a driving assessment.

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.

Other suitable skills and experience include PCV Bus Driver, Driver, Driving, PCV Driver, Driving Vacancies, Bus Driving, Coach Driving, Automotive, Driving Jobs, Transport Operator, Category D Driver, CPC