This week, Oakes kicked off a 4.4MW grid-connected solar project in Devon — featuring 6,132 PV panels and delivering clean, reliable energy for years to come. From design and planning to turnkey delivery, Oakes Energy Services has partnered with the developer to provide a full solution, including: • Sungrow inverters & MV station• HV & […]
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North East housing provider, North Star Homes Group has awarded a new 5-year heating servicing and maintenance contract to heating and renewable specialists 0800 Repair. The £2.5 million contract will see 0800 Repair deliver heating services to North Star’s 3,500 homes across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, County Durham, and […]
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Harvey Metcalfe, 19, left school last summer and was determined to find a career in joinery. He signed up to study an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery at Hartlepool College and took it upon himself to contact local employers to see if they offered apprenticeships to provide […]
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Oakes Energy Services is proud to support National Apprenticeship Week and recognise the valuable contribution apprentices offer to the business.
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A leading North East energy firm is celebrating its commitment to recruiting apprentices and the impact they make on the business by giving them valuable on-site work experience whilst completing their qualifications. National firm PHS Home Solutions, which is headquartered in Houghton-le-Spring and includes 0800 Repair, Oakes Energy Services and […]
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Oakes Energy has formed a unique collaborative partnership with Direct Global and technology provider, Bitpool to share focus on improving how buildings and energy systems are planned, managed and optimised. The UK launch of the Bitpool Cloud platform, an AI-powered energy intelligence platform, reflects a broader shift towards a more […]
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North East based PHS Solutions has announced the appointment of five senior managers to its Executive Team. Lisa Coverdale, Kirsty Tweddell, Joe Logan, Adam Holdsworth and Louis Carr have all joined the firm, which provides main contractor services focussing on the delivery of construction, decarbonisation and regeneration projects to the […]
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At PHS Solutions, ensuring our frontline teams are trained in basic damp and mould identification and diagnosis has been of critical importance to determine the extent of works that are required to be undertaken in a client’s property. Our project Customer Experience Advisors are often the first point of contact […]
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Delivering social value through our partnership with Gentoo, we responded to their call to support a local children’s charity by helping to upgrade their facilities. Together with nine other partners, vital building works have been carried out at Love, Amelia based in Sunderland, who support babies, children, and families across […]
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North East based PHS Solutions has appointed Mark Kearney as director to lead the business as part of its ambitious growth strategy. The business provides main contractor services focussing on the delivery of construction, decarbonisation and regeneration projects to the residential and commercial sectors. PHS Solutions is a subsidiary of […]
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Specialist renewables and home improvements company, PHS Solutions has commenced work on a landmark 10-year partnership with North East housing provider Gentoo Group. The partnership, known as “Gentogether”, unites Gentoo with PHS Solutions, ESH Construction and RE:GEN Group to improve the sustainability of thousands of homes across the North East. […]
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St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham has received a £5,000 donation from the PHS Foundation, enabling the charity to purchase a vital new piece of medical equipment that will enhance patient care and reduce the need for hospital visits. The PHS Foundation has been established by the parent company of PHS, Oakes Energy […]
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Earlier this year, we were proud to join forces with Gentoo, Esh Construction, and RE:GEN Group to launch the Gentogether partnership, a landmark 10-year modernisation programme worth £170 million that will transform thousands of homes across Sunderland. As part of this major investment, PHS Solutions will deliver internal upgrades to […]
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0800 Repair is proud to have played a part in Gentoo Group’s largest Easter appeal to date – a campaign that brought much-needed relief to hundreds of families across Sunderland.
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The PHS Foundation marked its official launch with a £5,000 donation to MiXiT days, a County Durham based inclusive theatre and pop group that aims to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through social engagement and inclusive activities.
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A group of employees from 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services have recently completed their Highfield Level 2 Award in Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
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The teams at 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services are leading the way in spreading holiday joy in Hendon this Christmas, through their generous support of Back on the Map’s enchanting Santa’s Grotto.
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The teams at 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy, part of the PHS Group, are channeling their inner Santa Claus by delivering donations and gifts to charities across the North East in their 0800 Repair Sleigh.
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