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​Operating out of Russell Taylor Groups’ Scientific team; Jacob Mason will be launching our latest service area in order to meet the growing demand of the Innovative Tech, Clean Tech and Startup sector. Jacob, who started his own company at 18 using the latest in drone technology and computer design, is armed with an expansive knowledge of the technology sector; he is in...

​In preparation for the 2023 Essar Oil UK shutdown at Stanlow refinery, Russell Taylor Group have conducted a review of the highly successful 2022 shutdown supply outlined in this case study. We supplied our client in excess of 100 industrial cleaning operatives over the duration of the project and we are proud to say we will be working with this client again on this year's ...

​Stuart to dance for Strictly glitter ball glory in charity fundraiserFAME as a dancer is only feet away from ballroom novice Stuart Watson as he aims to bring glitter ball glory to Russell Taylor Group.Stuart, Business Development Director for Industrial Trades and Engineering, will be taking part in this year’s Claire House Does Strictly to raise money for the Wirral child...

​A SPECIALIST team hired by Russell Taylor Group has played its part in a high-profile historic building project given royal approval by King Charles.Carpenters and joiners, sourced for their particular heritage skills, have been working on the successful completion of the new York Minster Refectory restaurant on the site of the former Minster School.During a visit to York M...

WHEN it comes to going the extra mile, Russell Taylor Group’s Gerard Lester has the finishing line for successful project completion never out of his sights – even if it means getting the job done himself.   Finding himself with a labour no-show for a major fit out, the business’ national business development manager put on his own hard hat and protective clothing to s...

TECHNICAL recruitment specialists Russell Taylor Group have appointed two new directors as the business focuses on an ambitious growth strategy for the coming year.   Steve McCarthy and Stuart Watson have both been operating as senior managers within the Cheshire-headquartered company. Steve now takes on the role Divisional Director for Construction and Engineering whi...

INSTEAD of dreaming about their first Christmas together, the family of poorly baby Aaron was simply relieved their little boy had survived.   Aaron was born with a severe genetic disorder and has to have round-the-clock care. He has multiple seizures every day, needs many medicines and he’s fed by a tube.    Without Claire House, Aaron’s family would be complete...

A WORKPLACE strategy to train and develop its own “home-grown” talent is setting Russell Taylor Group on course for its ambitious growth plans for the coming year.   Eleven graduates of the company’s newly-created Training Academy have successfully completed the business’ first intensive training programme to up-skill recruitment teams, from apprentices to existing sta...

RUSSELL Taylor Group is taking leading steps to bridge the talent gap between employers and a workforce vital to their future.   As part of its programme of introducing young people to the world of work, company chairman Peter Russell hosted a workplace experience for pupils from Helsby High School at the business’ Burton Manor headquarters.   The Year 13 BTEC Bu...

AS THE cost of living crisis hits hard in the local community, Russell Taylor Group continues to play its part in supporting those most in need.   Two vehicles loaded with £500-worth of emergency food supplies have been despatched by the business to Wirral Foodbank for distribution at its 11 centres across the area and £1,000 has also been donated to help with the orga...

AS ANOTHER Christmas approaches, the devoted family of seriously ill Paige once again wonder if this will be the last they will spend with their much-loved child. Sixteen-year-old Paige was born with West Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. She suffers seizures every day and, with other complex health issues, needs a constant supply of oxygen for her round-the-clock care a...

GOING above and beyond in its support for the local community has earned Russell Taylor Group another major business award.   The company received the Made a Difference Award in the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce 2022 Recognition Awards after judges agreed the Burton Manor-headquartered operation was making a positive impact on the social well-being ...

RUSSELL Taylor Group are set for a record-breaking year as the business reaches another major trading milestone.   A predicted £30 million turnover co-incides with the company this month celebrating 17 years of non-stop growth.   During this time, the business, originally set up as a family concern with just three people, has become one of the UK’s biggest techni...

AN URGENT lifeline is being thrown to two local young people’s charities as the hard-hit families they support begin to face a major cost of living crisis at Christmas.   With its Christmas Campaign, Russell Taylor Group aims to raise £50,000 to be shared between The Hive youth zone in Birkenhead and Wirral’s Claire House children’s hospice.   Chief executive Ben...

TOP roles in construction are now within reach of more women as the industry paves its way to become a magnet for female high achievers.  This once male-dominated sector is now becoming first job choice for more women than ever – particularly those coming straight from higher education – as opportunities open up in areas that are vital to economic growth as well as having...

RUSSELL Taylor Group’s marathon man Ben Evans has smashed his fundraising goal in his successful completion of one of the UK’s most challenging charity events. Principal recruitment consultant Ben, 34, has so far raised more than £1,300 for Children with Cancer UK after finishing the London Marathon in an impressive time of three hours 25 minutes. His target figure for...

AS THE government’s overhaul of the IR35 off-payroll working reforms gets under way, Russell Taylor Group is assisting contractors to stay compliant until legislation is finalised. In his recent mini-budget, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced that changes made to the rules in 2017 and 2021 are now to be scrapped. However, the planned repeal of the IR35 reforms - belie...

ANOTHER rigorous challenge faces Ben Evans this weekend as the Russell Taylor Group principal recruitment consultant hits the road for the London Marathon. This will be Ben’s first experience of the UK’s biggest marathon event, taking place in the capital on Sunday, October 2. However, it’s just the latest in his growing list of fundraisers that have brought in much-neede...

ANOTHER major award is within the grasp of Russell Taylor Group as the company celebrates being named as a finalist in the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce 2022 Recognition Awards. To be chosen as winner of the Made a Difference Award category, judges will be looking for the organisation that’s made a difference to social well-being where the business is ...

TWO fearless members of the Russell Taylor Group team are wearing their bruises with pride after completing the gruelling Tough Mudder charity fundraiser. Jennifer Scott, the business’ HR, quality and facilities manager, and Kelly Newell, manager of the Manufacturing Division, took on the 15K obstacle course, held in the grounds of Cheshire’s Cholmondeley Castle, to raise...