Centurion Travel Ltd

25/08/2026

🎄 YES, WE’RE TALKING CHRISTMAS ALREADY! 🎄
The supermarkets have got the advent calendars out, the weather is starting to change, and apparently that means we’re allowed to go full-on Christmas...
So, if you’re starting to organise the works Christmas party, festive night out, office meal or Christmas celebration, we can take care of getting everyone there and, importantly, getting everyone home again.
🌙 And we’re changing things up a little this year...
For the last few years we’ve generally concentrated on our daytime and earlier evening work, but this Christmas we’re dusting off the night-time goggles and making a bit more room for those later finishes.
We can’t promise we’ll become nocturnal. In fact, late-night journeys will only be available on days containing the letter Z.*
But we are opening up some additional late-night availability this Christmas. 😂
So whether it’s a small office meal, a big company party or simply a group heading out for Christmas drinks, we can help with:
🚌 Minibuses and coaches for groups large and small
🏢 Pick-ups from workplaces or agreed meeting points
📍 Restaurants, hotels, Christmas parties and events
🌙 Late-night return journeys
🥂 Nobody has to draw the short straw and drive
👥 Keep the whole group travelling together
🛡️ Safe and reliable vehicles
💷 Competitive group rates
The boring but important bit...
Drivers’ hours and working time rules still exist, even at Christmas, so there are only so many late-night journeys we can fit in. Availability will therefore be limited, particularly on the popular December dates.
Which is why, despite it only being August, we’re taking Christmas bookings now. 🎅
💻 Want a quote?
The quickest and easiest way is through our online booking form:
👉 https://www.centuriontravel.co.uk/booking-quote
Tell us where you’re going, how many of you there are and roughly when you want to travel, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
It also has the added advantage of making it considerably easier for us to politely decline if you’re planning something completely ridiculous, rather than having to think of an excuse while you’re still on the phone. 😂
From the office door to the dance floor, and safely home again.
🚌CENTURION🚌
*For anybody currently checking their calendar for a day containing a Z, this was a joke. Late-night availability is genuinely available. 😁

20/08/2026

It's a lovely afternoon so we are taking it off... Taking all those who have been very busy over the summer out for a few games of bowling, a few beers and a little grub. As schools are out it's a good time for us to do so!

It does mean however our MOT centre is closed, as well as our office. So don't panic if you get a 'we are closed' if you try to call.

We will be back in tomorrow, probably a little later than normal.

Our 101 bus service is running as normal with our bus team (who we will take for a treat later in the year!).

There is an emergency option on our phone line if anyone has anything they need to reach us for urgently.

Thank you for your understanding! 🎳🎳🎳

13/08/2026

🚍 WE’RE RECRUITING TWO DOUBLE DECK BUS DRIVERS
Two positions. Two different working patterns. Which one suits you?
Centurion Travel is looking for two Category D PCV drivers to join our team at our Welton depot in Midsomer Norton, operating local bus and school services in the South Bath / Bristol area.
We know that not every driver wants the same working pattern, so we have two very different packages available.
🚍 POSITION 1: FOUR DAY WEEK, R2
💷 £34,000 per year
💷 Approximately £654 per week, paid every week of the year
💷 Equivalent to approximately £20 per paid hour
📅 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
😎 Every Thursday off
🏖️ Term time working, with school holidays off
⏰ Approximately 06:45 to 16:45
This role operates our R2 service using a double deck service bus. It includes school journeys and daytime shopper work, with fares taken and a ticket machine used.
If you want a regular income, regular daytime work and a four day working week, this could be the one for you.

🚍 POSITION 2: SPLIT SHIFT, R3
💷 £29,250 per year
💷 £562.50 per week, paid every week of the year
💷 Equivalent to approximately £24 per paid hour
📅 Monday to Friday
🏖️ Term time working, with school holidays off
🌅 Morning duty approximately 06:15 to 09:15
☀️ Around five hours free in the middle of the day
🌇 Afternoon duty approximately 14:30 to 17:15
This role operates our R3 service using a double deck service bus and could be ideal for someone who wants to keep the middle of their day free.
Go home, walk the dog, get to the gym, do the shopping, tackle the garden or simply enjoy having several hours to yourself before coming back for the afternoon run.
DOES ONE SUIT YOU?
R2: £34,000 a year, approximately £20 per paid hour, four days a week.
R3: £29,250 a year, approximately £24 per paid hour, shorter split shifts over five days.
Both salaries are annualised and paid weekly throughout the year, giving you a regular income even during the school holidays.
Both positions offer:
✅ Predictable working hours
✅ No late-night finishes
✅ Regular weekly income throughout the year
✅ Term time working
✅ School holidays off
✅ Your normal working pattern known in advance
✅ Local work starting and finishing at Welton, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2TP
Applicants will need a full Category D PCV licence and appropriate Driver CPC.
Experience of service bus work, taking fares and using ticket machines would be useful, although training can be provided on our equipment.
If you're an experienced bus or coach driver who's had enough of changing shifts, late finishes and never knowing what you're doing from one week to the next, one of these jobs might be exactly what you've been looking for.
📍 Centurion Travel, Welton, Midsomer Norton
📩 Interested? Email [email protected] or call 01761 417392

Two jobs. Two different lifestyles.

11/08/2026

🚌 PSV BUS DRIVERS WANTED 🚌
Join the team driving the ABUS 101 local bus service
We’re looking for qualified PSV drivers to operate the ABUS 101 service, based from Welton.
If you’re looking for local bus work with a variety of pre-planned shifts, we’d like to hear from you.
💷 £17.50 per hour – Monday to Friday
💷 £19.00 per hour – Saturdays
✅ Various pre-planned shifts available
✅ Local bus route
✅ Based in Welton
✅ Monday–Saturday operation
✅ Driving the new Route 101 service
✅ Modern Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibuses
✅ Full-time and part-time opportunities can be discussed
Route 101 connects Bishop Sutton and the Chew Valley with Midsomer Norton and Radstock, providing an important local link for the communities we serve.
Interested? Get in touch today.
Applicants must currently hold a FULL CATEGORY D PSV LICENCE.
📧 [email protected]
📞 01761 417392
Please note: D1 licences cannot be accepted due to the size of the vehicles.
We will be offering trainee driver opportunities in the future, but we are currently recruiting qualified Category D drivers only.
Drive local. Be part of your community. Drive the 101.

08/07/2026

On the lookout for some Heras Fencing... After our vandalism back at Easter, want to try to add some extra protection for this school holidays with a fence within a fence. Really don't want to buy new so if anyone knows of any that was going for scrap or willing to donate some even if just on long term loan that would be very much appreciated 👍👍 could do with 40 or so panels and feet / clamps but anything anyone has would be great.

15/04/2026

On Monday evening, our company suffered one of the worst acts of vandalism in its history.

Since we first began parking vehicles in Midsomer Norton in 1973, we have never experienced anything on this scale. In total, 58 windows were smashed across 13 vehicles, and we are still working to fully assess the cost. Some of these vehicles are part of our heritage fleet and have been in our family for over 30 years.

First and foremost, we want to reassure all our customers that services will operate as planned on Monday 20th April, please do not worry.

We would like to sincerely thank the member of the public who alerted us so quickly. Thanks to their actions, we were able to save a further four vehicles from damage.

We are also extremely grateful to the police for their swift response and continued support over the past 48 hours, which has already led to two arrests.

A huge thank you goes to our staff — some of whom have returned early from holidays — for their incredible effort in helping with the clean-up and doing everything they can to keep us moving.

We have also been truly overwhelmed by the support from across the coach and bus industry. From offers of loan vehicles, help sourcing hard-to-find glass, and even additional staff to assist with repairs, the response has been remarkable and very moving. Messages have come in from local operators, as well as from as far afield as Scotland and the south coast, and we are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you.

With fuel costs already up by 50% compared to last month, this has come at a particularly challenging time. However, thanks to the support we have received, we are confident we will get through this.

This year marks 101 years of our family providing road transport services to the community. We have endured a world war, recessions, and a global pandemic, and we remain as determined and resilient as ever.

To those responsible, it is difficult to understand the thinking behind such actions. We can only hope that, in time, there is some reflection on the stress and sadness caused by what may have seemed like a moment of recklessness.

Martin, Steve & Darren.

21/01/2026

Fully funded training available!

🚌 Coach Drivers Wanted – Multiple Roles Available 🚌

Centurion Travel is expanding and we’re looking for Coach Drivers to join our team. We have a range of positions to suit different lifestyles, from full-time to casual and part-time work. This will be based out of our West Road Garage Depot in Midsomer Norton, just to the south of Bath.

🚍 Available Roles

Full-Time Coach Drivers - Minimum 40 hours per week.

Casual Drivers - No minimum hours from either side / Work when it suits you.

Part-Time Drivers - Hours negotiable to fit around other commitments.

💷 Pay Rates
➤ £14.00 per hour (standard weekday rate)
➤ £17.50 per hour - Saturdays / Any work in London / Any hours between 20:00 – 06:00
➤£21.00 per hour on Sundays
➤Casual drivers: £18.00 per hour at all times

🎓 Training Opportunities

Ideally you will hold a Category D licence... BUT

✨⭐✨No licence? No problem✨⭐✨

For the right candidate, we are happy to train you from scratch if:
➤You hold a Category B (car) licence
➤You are 19 years or older

⭐ Why Join Centurion Travel?

➤Established family business – celebrating 100 years in 2025
➤Modern fleet and varied work
➤Supportive management and flexible opportunities
➤A role to suit experienced drivers and new starters alike

📩 Interested?
Get in touch to find out which role suits you best.
Email - [email protected]

21/01/2026

🚌 Coach Drivers Wanted – Multiple Roles Available 🚌

Centurion Travel is expanding and we’re looking for Coach Drivers to join our team. We have a range of positions to suit different lifestyles, from full-time to casual and part-time work. This will be based out of our West Road Garage Depot in Midsomer Norton, just to the south of Bath.

🚍 Available Roles

Full-Time Coach Drivers - Minimum 40 hours per week.

Casual Drivers - No minimum hours from either side / Work when it suits you.

Part-Time Drivers - Hours negotiable to fit around other commitments.

💷 Pay Rates
➤ £14.00 per hour (standard weekday rate)
➤ £17.50 per hour - Saturdays / Any work in London / Any hours between 20:00 – 06:00
➤£21.00 per hour on Sundays
➤Casual drivers: £18.00 per hour at all times

🎓 Training Opportunities

Ideally you will hold a Category D licence... BUT

✨⭐✨No licence? No problem✨⭐✨

For the right candidate, we are happy to train you from scratch if:
➤You hold a Category B (car) licence
➤You are 19 years or older

⭐ Why Join Centurion Travel?

➤Established family business – celebrating 100 years in 2025
➤Modern fleet and varied work
➤Supportive management and flexible opportunities
➤A role to suit experienced drivers and new starters alike

📩 Interested?
Get in touch to find out which role suits you best.
Email - [email protected]

17/12/2025

‼️📣Bath Rugby Supporters Coaches - 27th December📣‼️

Please note, coach tickets for the home game against Northampton Saints on the 27th December will only be on sale until 17:00 on the 23rd December, due to our office being closed for the Christmas period, allowing staff to spend time with their families and have a very well earned rest.

Emails will not be monitored after 17:00 the 23rd until the morning of the 27th.

We would like to thank all of our passengers for their continued support and for travelling with us this year, we look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.

From all of us at Centurion Travel, we wish you and those around you a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year 🎄

19/09/2025

🚐 Join a Trusted Local Transport Company – Celebrating 100 Years!

Centurion Travel is a family business based in Midsomer Norton, and in 2025 we’re proud to celebrate 100 years in business. We’ve built a reputation for professionalism, safety, and service, supporting clients such as the University of Bath, Bath Rugby, and local authorities.

💷 Pay & Hours:
• £550 per week (£17.60/hr, 31.25 hours)
• Equivalent to ~£20,790 per year, plus holiday pay (~£2,510)
👉 Total package: around £23,300 per year
• Split shifts: 06:15–09:30/ 14:15–17:15 (Mon–Fri, term time only)
• ALL school holidays off

🚌 The Role:
• Driving a 12-seat Mercedes Sprinter on a dedicated SEN school route (Full cat D license required)
• Passenger Assistant provided on every run
• Training in wheelchair loading/securing
• Training in safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS & references required

This is a rewarding role where you’ll support SEN students, enjoy predictable hours, and have a great work–life balance.

📧 Apply today: [email protected]