by stuarts-admin | Nov 13, 2018 | farming equipment eu grant
Stuarts receive EU grant to help with new machinery
In order to continue providing the same sterling service Stuarts have recently been the beneficiary of an EU grant. This money is going to be put to very good use! We have invested the money into some brand new machinery, to help us deliver a better service.
The new Pichon Tanker will supply slurry and digestate accurately whilst measuring the required nutrients during the application process. Therefore making the whole process more efficient.
This will help make sure the quality of our service remains constant.
What we do
Stuarts offer a range of services to farmers to help make life a little easier. One service we offer is inert landfill processing and sorting – we’re able to process over 80,000 tonnes of inert waste per year. We also provide general waste services through the subsidiary that we operate, EMS Services.
We help with the production of over 3000 tonnes of grain and send over 2500 cattle to slaughter every year. Making sure this is done reliably is the cornerstone of our service, and allows farmers to operate their businesses as efficiently as possible.
Stuarts is also proud to offer a range of arable farming contracting services, which allow us to deliver the benefit of our expertise in the most cost-efficient way possible. We’ve also got access to prime spots of commercial land and property, which we help our clients secure.
Keeping things running
Choosing the right vehicle for your business is essential to making sure everything runs smoothly. For over thirty years Stuarts has been in a very productive relationship with Volvo. This has led us to source a variety of trucks, commercial vehicles, buses, and coaches for our clients.
Our partnership with Volvo has been one which we’ve cultivated over time based on the reliability and the quality of the vehicles they provide. We wouldn’t associate with any business which doesn’t match up to our quality control standards.
by stuarts-admin | Nov 7, 2018 | Volvo Dealers, Volvo Garage, Volvo Repairs
2 used Volvo sites opening in Exeter and Victoria
We are pleased to announce that our sites at Exeter and Victoria have been upgraded and relaunched as the leading Volvo Used Truck Centre in the West Country.
Customers can now find upwards of 20 quality used vehicles to choose from, displayed at our sites in Exeter and Victoria. The newly-revamped sites have been redecorated and equipped to a high standard – you are guaranteed a comfortable and enjoyable visit as you look over our stock and find your perfect match.
We have a choice of two programmes that are designed to ensure vehicles are serviced and prepared to the very highest standards.
Both the ‘Selected’ and ‘Approved’ programmes benefit from the work of our expert mechanics and technicians to deliver a used vehicle that is as close to brand new as physically possible.
Every vehicle we sell comes with an industry-leading Used Truck Warranty for either 12 or 24 months, depending on the age of the vehicle. Our service is second-to-none, which is why we were given the accolade of Volvo Trucks Dealer of the Year 2017.
Amongst the range on offer at our two newly refurbished and reopened sites, you will find:
- The superb 460 and 500 Volvo FH 6×2 Tractors
- A small selection of Volvo FMs
- The Volvo FH 460 Globetrotter on a 12-month contract hire
The contract hire of the Globetrotter vehicles comes at a weekly equivalent of £325, and includes full maintenance services by Stuarts Truck & Bus.
To view the full range of our latest stock, please visit https://www.stuartsusedtrucks.co.uk/.
For further information on any existing stock, or if you want to register interest in a used truck that we might be able to source for you, please contact Martin Williams, our Used Trucks Sales Director.
He can be reached by phone on 07966 331134 or by email martin.williams@stuarts.co.uk
by stuarts-admin | Sep 29, 2018 | apprenticeship opportunities exeter, Uncategorised, waste recycling exeter
‘One in five employers are turning to apprenticeships to help them through the tough economic climate’
Here at EMS Waste Services we pride ourselves on our forward thinking and our dedication to the local area.
Where possible we always like to reward hard work from our loyal employees and promote from within which is why we are massive fans of the latest apprentice schemes available.
Trans Plant Mastertrain based in Exeter are the people we are working with for these fantastic opportunities.
Chloe is one of our latest success stories. Starting at EMS as a weighbridge operator she has worked extremely hard and shown the dedication needed to succeed. By doing this she has gained her Class 1 driving qualification.
If you are interested in joining our continually growing successful team then give us a call. We’ve added all the information you’ll need below but if you do have any further questions please do not hesitate to speak to one of our members of staff who will be happy to help you.
What is the cost and duration of an Apprenticeship?
Our apprenticeships take on average 12 – 18 months to achieve. The majority of the training and all of the assessments are carried out at your place of work. Occasionally apprentices will be invited to attend practical and theoretical training at our centre in Exeter.
The apprenticeship is fully funded for candidates aged under 19 and partially funded for candidates 19 or over. The employer will be expected to pay between £500 to £650 depending on the age of the candidate and the apprenticeship selected.
Trans Plant Mastertrain offers apprenticeships in four key areas. They are:
1. Driving Goods Vehicles (including an intensive lorry driving training course and tests.)
This apprenticeship is designed for anyone wishing to transport goods or who works within transport. For example as a technician, equestrian, agricultural, removals and warehousing. Goods can be transported via bicycle, motorcycle, car, van, rigid lorry and articulated lorries.
2. Warehouse & Storage (including forklift training and certification)
This apprenticeship is designed to suit an individual working in or around a warehouse, stock room or anywhere dealing with or handling goods.
3. Customer Service (including health & safety and manual handling training)
This apprenticeship is designed for anyone who deals with customers directly or indirectly.
4. Business Administration (including an IT qualification, health & safety and manual handling)
This popular qualification relates to almost every industry because nearly every industry requires administration.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship framework at level 2 you may then progress on to the level 3 advanced apprenticeship.
Recruitment of an apprentice
You can select an existing employee, advertise for an apprentice or contact us because we have an array of keen, innovative people waiting for the opportunity to become an apprentice.
What will you expect from us
- Training specific to the Apprenticeship selected including a level 2 (NVQ) QCF qualification
- On-site assessments to confirm the knowledge and ability gained
- Employee rights and responsibilities
- Numeracy & Literacy qualifications (if required)
- Business Administration includes an IT qualification (if required)
- Supporting job specific skills like lorry licence, forklift, 1st Aid, manual handling, health & safety
Apprenticeship facts
- Over 80% of those employers agree that apprentices make their workplace more productive81% of consumers favour using a company which take on some apprentices.
- The average wage for an apprentice is £170/week
- 92% of employers who employ apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.
- 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future.
Driving Goods Vehicles (Level 2) Apprenticeship
What does the Apprenticeship include?
- Induction
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Introduction to the Logistics Industry
- Functional Skills in Numeracy & Literacy (if required)
- Lorry Driver Training & all tests
- QCF (NVQ) in Driving Goods Vehicles
- Personal learning & thinking skills
- Two post test driving assessments
- Continual support, reviews and mentoring
What are the benefits?
- An LGV licence
- Expert training
- Training relating to the logistics industry
- Vehicle maintenance incorporating the vehicle braking system
- Drivers hours, digital & analogue tachographs rules and regulations
- Route planning
- Loading and unloading, security, vehicle/axle weights/dimensions
- Route planning
- Operating in differing driving conditions
Customer Service Apprenticeship
What does the Apprenticeship include?
- Induction
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Introduction to the Logistics Industry
- Functional Skills in Numeracy & Literacy (if required)
- QCF (NVQ) in Customer Service
- Personal learning & thinking skills
- Health & Safety and manual handling training
- Continual support, reviews and mentoring
What are the benefits?
- Understanding of their duties and responsibilities
- Expert training
- Challenging activities
- Understanding of Health and Safety at work
- Understand customer service to improve service delivery
- Training on effective communication
- Build and maintain customer relationships
- Use customer service as a competitive tool
- Continual support, reviews and mentoring
Warehouse & Storage Apprenticeship
What does the Apprenticeship include?
- Induction
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Introduction to the Warehouse Industry
- QCF (NVQ) in Warehousing and Storage
- Functional Skills in Numeracy & Literacy (if required)
- Personal learning and thinking skills
- Forklift truck license
What are the benefits?
- Understanding of their duties and responsibilities
- Expert training
- Process and assemble orders for despatch
- Picking and receiving goods
- Moving and handling goods
- Checking stock levels and records
- Continual support, reviews and mentoring
Business Administration
What does the Apprenticeship include?
- Induction
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- QCF (NVQ) in Business Administration
- Principles of business administration
- Functional Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT (if required)
- Health & Safety and Manual Handling certification
What are the benefits?
- Understanding of their duties and responsibilities
- Expert training
- Training for business administration
- Continual support, reviews and mentoring
by stuarts-admin | Aug 30, 2018 | Volvo Dealers, Volvo Garage, Volvo Repairs
Stuarts Volvo Dealership Exeter
Whether you are choosing a new Volvo truck or bus for your business, or you’re bringing your vehicle in for a routine service with our qualified mechanics, at Stuarts we want to make sure that you have the best dealership experience possible.
As the sole authorised Volvo Truck & Bus dealership in the entire West Country, customer satisfaction is very important to us.
So, with the help of our long-term partners Volvo UK, we have been giving our sites in Exeter and Plymouth a stylish new look.
What’s new?
Well, at our Exeter dealership, we have completely re-vamped the entire site with a Scandinavian style – nothing has been left untouched.
First off, you’ll be welcomed warmly by staff in our newly redecorated reception area. From there you can peruse our selection of the newest and best commercial vehicles that Volvo has to offer, or if your coach or lorry is being taken care of by our technicians in the garage, you can relax in supreme comfort in our newly refurnished and styled waiting room.
We know that no one enjoys waiting and that services can be time-consuming, but we will try our utmost to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.
On the outside, our new Volvo signage and flags are displayed proudly and we’re happy to be affiliated with the brand and their legacy of quality and reliability.
And Exeter is just the beginning, as our Plymouth dealership is set to be our next site that receives a fresh coat of paint. Soon, the standard of our décor will be in line with the high standards of dealership experience and services that won us the accolade of Volvo Trucks Dealer of The Year 2017.
So, for all of your Volvo commercial vehicle requirements in the South West, why not give us a visit?
by stuarts-admin | Jul 30, 2018 | Skip Hire exeter, Volvo Dealers
Great news at EMS!
We are proud to announce a new arrival!
We have recently welcomed a brand-new truck, the Volvo FL, to our skip hire fleet.
The Volvo FL is a medium-duty, small truck, which has been fitted with Webb skip-loading gear.
This agile and dependable truck is ideal for making deliveries and collections within busy urban areas, where traffic and development can create challenges for waste management equipment provision.
If you need our skip loading services, location is no issue. Whether you’re situated in a busy built-up city sprawl or a quieter more accessible rural area, at EMS we can help you.
Great Customer Service
Here at EMS, we are continually striving to expand our services and grow our fleet so that we can provide a wide range of options to meet customers’ needs. Flexible equipment options mean that we can be flexible in our provision.
We aim always to deliver a first-class service. We do not like to leave any of our customers disappointed, and we are all – from our top directors to our operators – committed to achieving a 100% customer satisfaction rate.
Our new Volvo FL will help us meet this pledge, enabling us to reach more clients with minimum fuss.
Our family-run Exeter-based business provides services including waste management, commercial waste, scrap metal, recycling, asbestos collection and green waste.
Find out more about how we can help you on our about page.
About
Any questions?
Contact EMS today to learn more about the range of skip hire, recycling and waste removal services we can offer at unbeatable prices.
Our friendly customer service team are ready to talk you through the available options, with no obligation.
Whatever your waste management needs, we are confident that we have the solution at a price that is right for you.
Visit our contact page to get in touch.
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