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Russell Taylor Group and NMS Recruit Ltd have officially moved into their new head office at Pioneer Business Park in Ellesmere Port, marking an exciting new chapter for both businesses.The move, completed just over three weeks ago, saw the team relocate from its previous home at Burton Manor to Unit 2–3 Pioneer Business Park, following months of careful planning and prepara...

​For Women in Construction Week, I’m proud to represent Russell Taylor Group but more importantly, I’m proud to represent the mindset that women belong in construction. Not as a token, as a statistic, but as leaders, decision makers, recruiters, Site Managers, commercial leads and future Directors. We all know that construction has historically been male dominated, that’s no...

Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the women and girls shaping the future of science, research and innovation.Supporting diversity in STEM is essential for progress, creativity and long-term success across scientific industries.We spoke to Rebecca Oldfield, from our Scientific Division, who gave us the below insight into her background and...

Whether you’re a recruiter, hiring manager or part of an HR team, reviewing CVs effectively is a crucial early step in the recruitment process. A well-structured CV can quickly highlight a candidate’s suitability for a role, while inconsistencies or omissions may raise questions that need addressing early on. Identifying potential red flags at this stage can save time for ev...

​As we move toward 2026, it’s an exciting time for the UK trades and engineering sectors, and for those of us supporting them through recruitment.Skills shortages, project demand, and evolving workforce expectations continue to shape the market. What’s clear is that businesses are no longer looking for transactional recruitment, they want partners who understand their challe...

If 2025 taught UK employers anything, it’s that waiting for certainty is no longer a strategy.Across the UK market, organisations have spent the past year navigating tighter budgets, slower sign-off processes and constant re-forecasting of hiring plans. Many paused recruitment altogether. Others hired only when absolutely necessary. But beneath the surface, something far mor...

​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...

​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...

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 show ...

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 while S...

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 completely lost,...

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 staff o...

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 Business s...

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 organisa...

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 at ...

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 of t...

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 technical recr...

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 Russell...

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 m...