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

We are delighted to announce that our very own Conor McCarthy was one of three apprentices to reach the National Final of the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award. For over 40 years, the ECA Edmundson Electrical Award has showcased the best talent in the industry. As the organisers say: “The award presents a great… Read more

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Darke & Taylor are a multi-award winning electrical services company with an established track record of providing job opportunities, training and long-term careers to people in the electrical industry and associated fire, security and network cabling trades. We are a company local to Oxford and are… Read more

Darke & Taylor Energy Solutions is now a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, which means we now offer a customized solar-plus-battery solution that enables you to access the free, abundant power of the sun and reduces your reliance on fossil fuels. With Powerwall you can store solar energy generated during the day for use any time…. Read more