Bus Driver – Brighton
£14.80 per hour Mondays to Saturdays (paid breaks)
£15.80 per hour when you are assigned any duty finishing after 22:00 (paid breaks)
£17.80 per hour Sundays and Bank Holidays (paid breaks)
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?
* Steady, reliable pay, minimum £14.80 per hour for all hours worked
* Paid breaks every minute counts
* Up to £70 per month driving bonus (conditions apply)
* Full-time vacancy – 4 and 5 day rotas averaging 39-42 hours per week
* Start and finish times vary depending on the vacancy and rota. The earliest start is 06:00 Mondays to Saturdays and 07:55 on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The latest finish is 00:30 Mondays to Saturdays and 20:40 on Sundays and Bank Holidays. We have separate rotas – early and late.
* 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, Brighton & Hove Buses, Stagecoach (South only), Eastbourne Sightseeing, Safeguard, Metrobus and Reading Buses (conditions and some restrictions apply).
* Free on-site parking
* Company pension
* Uniform
* Free teas and coffees on site at the 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 Brighton 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 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.
No agencies please