What the role entails: Darke & Taylor are looking to recruit an experienced Engineer to join its team. Our award-winning company provides turnkey building services solutions including design, installation, commissioning and maintenance and is experiencing significant growth in our NSI Gold accredited security system and fire alarm business. Based from our offices in Long Hanborough… Read more

The Construction Livery Group held its 2019 awards ceremony at Carpenters’ Hall on 11th March 2019. The awards date back to 2001 when Masters certificates were first awarded to those who have held a leading position in their profession. These were then extended to include awards for both Journeymen and Apprentices. This year there were… Read more

The Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards were held on 4th April at Jurys Inn, Oxford and saw over 130 people come together to celebrate the success of apprenticeships in the county. This year Darke & Taylor was heavily involved with the Awards from the outset, with Managing Director, Simon Newton, and Compliance & Operations Manager, Tanya Webb,… Read more

Darke & Taylor has joined Oxfordshire Greentech, a new business network designed to boost the growth of the low carbon sector in Oxfordshire, which was launched in February at the Said Business School in Oxford. The initiative aims to promote Oxfordshire as a centre for low-carbon solutions, support local organisations seeking to adopt a more… Read more

The apprenticeship programme at Darke & Taylor is fundamental to the ongoing success of the company and with the 2019 recruitment process about to start in earnest, it is an apt time to look back at all things apprenticeship that have happened over the last 12 months. The year kicked off with a round of… Read more

  Darke & Taylor’s Maintenance Department is growing and we are looking to recruit ambitious and talented engineers to join the team. In addition to great rates of pay and a company vehicle, we will offer successful applicants excellent career development training and a £500 signing on fee! What the role entails: Darke & Taylor… Read more

What a year 2018 has been for Darke & Taylor, as it not only celebrated its 60th anniversary but also pushed forward with many other notable developments and achievements. Here is a look back at some of them: Workforce An impressive 15 new apprentices started work at the company in July, and they all benefited… Read more

With the UK Government’s target to eradicate all petrol and diesel cars by 2040, demand for electric vehicles is gaining momentum and with it the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to be installed at domestic properties and in public car parks across the country. There are a number of grant schemes available to support… Read more

Electrical testing and inspection is a statutory obligation for many businesses, and vital to protect people and property. Here we take a look in detail at why regular testing and inspection of electrical installations is essential. Ensure the highest levels of safety As all electrical installations deteriorate with age and use it is essential they… Read more

Darke & Taylor MD Simon Newton, who is Chairman of the Thames Valley Apprentice Ambassador Network for Employers, hosted the launch of the Thames Valley Young Apprentice Ambassador Network at Pinewood Studios on 3rd October 2018. Read the press release below to find out more: On Wednesday 3rd October the Thames Valley region launched its Young… Read more