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​Promoting careers in rail for women​Ganymede is a leading provider of labour and recruitment services within the rail industry, partnering with a wide range of companies and playing a key role in various sectors. We believe in the power of diversity and see the rail industry as a space where women can make a significant impact. While progress has been made to increase female representation, there is still much work to be done.​Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of our core values, and we are committed to actively engaging with communities and leveraging our extensive network to promote a more inclusive workplace for all. From consultancies to train operators, we collaborate with diverse organisations and understand the value of transferrable skills from other sectors.​We are happy support to Women in Rail and in particular the Never Mind the Gap programme which encourages women currently out of work to explore the opportunities available in the rail industry. to We also offer support through training and skill development to help them build successful careers in this dynamic field.​Leeds 2024Together with Network Rail, LNER,Northern, and TransPennine Express, we partnered to deliver a two-week programme, “Never Mind The Gap,” aimed at promoting careers in the rail industry for women.​The programme offered in-depth training, one-to-one mentoring, and encouraged more women to explore careers in rail. Over the two weeks, participants engaged in various workshops and practical experiences.​Key highlights included:CV writing and interview skills workshopsVisits to stations, depots, and maintenance facilities to gain insight into the wide range of roles within the rail industryPersonal branding trainingImposter Syndrome and confidence-building sessions, facilitated by Network Rail’s Inspire Employee Network​The programme successfully equipped participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue careers in the rail sector.​The Impact​4 females took part in this programme, none of whom would have considered a career in rail initially. These females had different work experience, unique skillsets and different aspirations for what they wanted to achieve in the programme.​Despite never considering the rail industry before, throughout the course, they changed their outlook on the sector.​Participants of the programme shared that it not only provided them with valuable skills for entering the job market but also significantly boosted their confidence.​If you’re interested in more about the "Never Mind The Gap" programme and a rail company that would like to get involved or if you’re a woman interested in exploring a career in rail, we encourage you to contact our Client Relationship Manager, Charlotte Cruise, at charlotte.cruise@ganymedesolutions.co.uk.​"I joined this programme after being a stay-at-home mum for 10 years. I was eager to get back to work, but anxious that the gap in employment would be a barrier.This course has been invaluable to me; it has provided me with the confidence to progress in my job searches and has me looking forward to a potential career in rail."​Serena Woodcock, Previous Course Member​

Ganymede host another successful Subcontractor Forum to further develop a collaborative approach with our supply chain​To ensure collaborative working and the sharing of best practices moving forward, we hosted our third Ganymede Subcontractor Forum held at our Head Office, The Derby Conference Centre.​We wanted to take the time to discuss our recent successes regarding safety and operational performance, as well as have an interaction session regarding any areas of improvement. On the agenda for this event was Audit Updates, KPI performance, Fatigue Management, Improvement Notices, Supplier vs Network Rail perceptions, and the latest Rule Book changes.​It was great to have the opportunity to meet with our supply chain face to face, as well as give our subcontractors the platform to present their thoughts on how we can safely grow our Contingent Labour supply to Network Rail together.​We also had the privilege of hearing from Suzy Powell of the Railway Benefit Fund, a charity which provides support to current, former and retired railway people and their families across the UK. We look forward to further engaging with the charity, encouraging our internal employees to utilise their Paid Volunteer Leave and support this great cause.​Stuart Fraser, Accounts Director of Ganymede Rail said: "Myself and the whole team are once again delighted with the success of another Ganymede Subcontractor Forum. We first launched this partnership in June 2023, and it is great to see how these events have developed thanks to the continued engagement of the supply chain. The collaborative nature of the forum created an open and cooperative environment, allowing us to share innovative ideas for improvement and agree best practice moving forward.” Thank you to all those who attended and made the day a resounding success.” ​We look forward to hosting our next Subcontractor Forum in Spring 2025.​​

​Ganymede is excited to welcome Jordan Ives-Stanbra to our newly relocated Doncaster office. ​With seven years of experience in rail recruitment, Jordan is a vital part of our growing plans in Doncaster, bringing expertise in both permanent and contract roles.​Owen Hughes, Divisional Manager said: "I am absolutely delighted to welcome Jordan Ives-Stanbra to our Doncaster team. Jordan brings a wealth of recruitment experience and a fantastic track record within the Rail industry. Having settled in brilliantly in such a short time, I look forward to seeing Jordan’s growth within the business over the coming years."​Jordan will focus on the Rail, Highways, and Water sectors, working on both permanent and contingent positions.​Jordan said: “I believe that in order to be consistent and enjoy your role within recruitment, you need to feel valued, be happy, and enjoy what you do. The draw to Ganymede was the culture and the brand, helped by knowing people in the business who have been here for years and are still enjoying it, which speaks volumes.​Ganymede is a breath of fresh air! The proof is in the pudding that when you’re in an environment that is supportive and pushes you to achieve great things, the results follow, and I’m happy to say they have in the short time I’ve been here!”​Connect with Jordan ​jordan.ives-stanbra@ganymedesolutions.co.uk07801 662 383Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn

​The Summer 2024 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.​In this edition we focus on:Lessons LearntHolding an in date and correct competenceSigning in with the correct Engineering Supervisor Spotlight on SafetySentinel CardRoad Vehicles​FatigueSleep patternsBreaksNutrition The importance of Speaking Up when not feeling up to working Raising Close CallsHealth and WellbeingDehydrationFastingBlood Pressure​Disposable VapesMental Health First Aiders Read the Summer 2024 Safety First Newsletter here​As always, we trust you will find the newsletter useful and engaging. If you have any questions or feedback after reading this edition of Safety First, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below.​​​

​Thanks to a promising first half of the year and an ever-increasing demand for Ganymede’s recruitment and workforce solutions across the UK, Charlotte has joined the business to help drive the continued growth of the Transportation division.  With over 10 years’ experience, Charlotte’s recruitment expertise has covered a wide range of engineering and technical disciplines, providing solutions to TOCs/FOCs, ROSCOs, Transport Consultancies, Asset Manufacturers, Asset Maintainers, Design Houses and OEMs across Rolling Stock and Rail Infrastructure. Mark Lamb, Head of Client Development said: “It is fantastic to have Charlotte onboard. Ganymede’s transportation team are in a very exciting time and the experience and fresh approach that Charlotte brings will only help to further enhance our offerings and take this business to new heights.” In her new role, Charlotte will also be leaning on her passion for creating a more diverse and inclusive rail industry, supporting Ganymede’s various CSR initiatives including the Never Mind the Gap initiative alongside Women in Rail, Network Rail, LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express. Charlotte said: “I am excited to be back in the rail sector, it is a multifaceted industry that brings together so many different people. The diversity and passion of the people I have met in the sector is truly unique and makes every day interesting. I decided to join Ganymede because of their reputation in the sector and record in delivering safe and compliant solutions. The industry has very unique demands and working for a company that understands these and has the internal knowledge and functions to deliver a high-quality service was essential for me.”​Connect with Charlotte​charlotte.cruise@ganymedesolutions.co.uk07583 083 743 Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn​

​Ganymede host Track Monitoring Appreciation Day to train and upskill Engineers​At Ganymede, we are passionate about investing in our people, ensuring they are empowered, developed and encouraged to learn new skills whenever there is the opportunity. After conversations with clients over recent months, we discovered there was a shortfall between Handback Engineer's undertaking monitoring duties using a cross level (Cant/Gauge) and those using 3D EDM monitoring equipment.​As part of our core value 'People are our Passion', our P-Way Technical team worked collaboratively with Collis Engineering to host a Track Monitoring Appreciation Day to upskill Engineers. ​Working collaboratively in a controlled environment​Utilising the test track at Ganymede's head office, The Derby Conference Centre, the day involved setting up a Trimble Total Station as well as back sight targets. For both the Engineers and our clients in attendance, the day provided a deep understanding for how this equipment is used for track monitoring purposes, showing them what goes into the process from start to finish. ​​Gareth Jackson, P-way Technical Recruitment Consultant said of the event: "It is a massive passion of mine to help develop the next generation of Engineers. With having this controlled environment, it allowed each person to have a go with the equipment and learn off each other. The day was a massive success, with everyone eager to learn and gain more knowledge of how the equipment worked."​​Continuing in the success of this event, we are in process of planning a dedicated P-Way Recruitment Day, to ensure our newer internal recruitment team members have the expert knowledge and understanding of what goes into working on track. Externally we are in talks with numerous clients, discussing various training requirements that will upskill and develop Engineers, whilst again taking advantage of the test track at Ganymede's head office.​​Click here for more information on our P-Way Technical expertise.​