Russell Taylor Group

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...

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...

RUSSELL Taylor Group has begun a major new initiative to equip its workforce with the skills to strengthen the economy. Now with its own Training Academy, the company is expanding its “home-grown” talent focus to train, develop and up-skill its recruitment teams - from apprentices just joining the business to existing staff on a route to senior management roles. Among ...

COMMITMENT to the local community figured high on the agenda of a top level meeting at Russell Taylor headquarters at Burton Manor. Company chairman Peter Russell welcomed Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, making his first visit to the business’ national base since its relocation to the historic site last summer. Russell Taylor, which has already comple...

THE North’s economic growth explosion has become a key factor to Russell Taylor Group’s further expansion in the construction trades jobs market. As the region continues to entice developers to create major new-build commercial and residential schemes, the business has opened a new satellite office in Leeds city centre, a move also confirming a strong pipeline of projects...

THE positive impact of the green agenda is helping the Scientific Division team at Russell Taylor to turn the tide of equal opportunity for key roles in science. With worldwide attention this week on International Day of Women and Girls in Science to promote gender equality in science-related fields, the business is highlighting the strides being taken to bring about chan...

THE appointment of Steve McCarthy to head up both the company’s Technical and Engineering and Industrial Trades Divisions at Russell Taylor Group is setting the business on course for further expansion in 2020. As senior divisional manager of the newly-created operation, Steve will be combining the expertise of recruitment specialists in mechanical, technical, engineering...

THE nation’s spending habits are continuing to strengthen the position of Russell Taylor Group’s Manufacturing Division in the global technical recruitment market – and show that UK manufacturing industries are thriving. Despite the economic uncertainties of 2019, the recruitment of high quality permanent and temporary talent in production and operational roles is showing...

A DYNAMIC new partnership to ensure a vital pipeline of workplace talent for employers is on course to provide a skilled workforce for the future. Spearheaded by business leader Peter Russell, chairman of recruitment specialists Russell Taylor Holdings Ltd, the alliance between businesses, educationalists, training providers and youth organisations is aimed at giving youn...

RUSSELL Taylor Group is taking further steps to set young people on the road to successful careers with its support for the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce Young Chamber programme.As a sponsor of the initiative, the business will help to give students at local schools and colleges the experience and skills needed to prosper in the world of work.Launched in ...

A SURGE in the capital’s large scale construction programme has tripled the recruitment workforce at Russell Taylor Group’s London office. Headed up by its new operations manager, Steve Sockett, the business’ London and South Division has grown to a staff of nine in its first year of operation. Despite a challenging period for the construction industry, London is now b...

Charlie Ward, recruitment consultant in Russell Taylor Group’s Technical Engineering Division, asks why women are under-represented in engineering - and what more can be done to attract female engineering graduates into this sector. THE world is moving on and boundaries are being broken every day, whether it be relating to a person’s creed, colour, race or gender. The day...

A WORKPLACE strategy of training and developing “home grown” talent is continuing to drive Russell Taylor Holdings on its ambitious expansion pathway. As more new apprentices join the workforce at the business’ Wirral headquarters at Burton Manor, company chairman Peter Russell said: “Although we are now the fastest growing, privately-owned recruitment business in the UK,...

RUSSELL Taylor Group are reporting a significant increase in staffing numbers, as it expands to meet increased demand from its client base within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, scientific, fire & security and facilities management sectors. The growth coincides with recently released data which reveals that businesses are continuing to hire temporary and per...