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Bus Driver

Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Worthing, West Sussex BN12 6NU, England

Salary

£14 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Compass Travel is seeking full-time PCV Bus Drivers with a minimum of 1 year of UK bus driving experience.
  • The position offers a salary of £14 per hour, with a typical weekly pay of £616 based on an average of 44 hours.
  • Employees enjoy benefits such as paid breaks, a safe driving bonus, and paid CPC training modules, along with career progression opportunities.
  • The role requires a current PCV (Category D) Driving Licence and Driver CPC Qualification Card, with no Sunday or Bank Holiday work required.
  • Candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Worthing, West Sussex, and the company fosters a supportive and engaging work environment.

Why work for Compass Travel?

  • Minimum 40 hours per week
  • £616 per week based on anaverage of44 hours per week
  • Up to £70 per month safe driving bonus (conditions apply)
  • PAID BREAKS IN FULL
  • No Sunday or Bank Holiday working required
  • The earliest start is 05:05
  • No very late finishes (currently the latest finish is 20:00 Mondays to Saturdays)
  • Full-time vacancy rotas are mainly 4 days a week
  • Overtime opportunities
  • We offer onepaid 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, 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 dependents on local bus services not limited to Compass Travel (conditions and some restrictions apply)
  • 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:

  • £14/hour for Monday to Saturday (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 PCVBus Drivers:

  • You are punctual, reliable, helpful, friendly 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 Worthing, West Sussex


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:£14/hour Mondays to Saturdays (no Sunday or Bank Holiday work required)

Ability to commute/relocate:Worthing, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:UKBus 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 andcheck your inbox for an email providing more informationon how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

If invited to an interview, this will be held atCompass Travels 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, Coach Driver, Bus Driving, Coach Driving, Automotive, Driving Jobs, Transport Operator, Category D Driver, CPC

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