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about ganymede

Ganymede specialise in recruiting the best technical and engineering talent and providing complete workforce solutions to help build and maintain infrastructure and transportation for a wide range of UK clients.

As part of the RTC Group, an AIM-listed recruitment group, Ganymede is a market leader in providing a diverse range of people solutions to the rail, energy, construction, highways and transportation sectors.

With offices strategically located across the country, we provide our clients with the benefit of a national network of skilled personnel combined with local expertise. We currently have over 1,500 skilled staff currently deployed across the country on a daily basis.

We tailor our solutions to suit our client needs. Whether it’s recruiting permanent and temporary technical, engineering and safety-critical roles or providing fully managed workforce solutions of recruitment, training, account management, contingent labour and fleet provision, we work closely with our clients to understand their requirements, keeping their goals in mind every step of the way.

OUR SERVICES

Labour Supply

Our contingent labour services include the recruitment, training and workforce management of safety-critical personnel from our strategically located offices across the UK.

Contract Recruitment

As well as compliant contract recruitment, we provide payroll solutions and a unique IR35 assessment service designed to protect our clients and contractors.

Permanent Recruitment

Ganymede's permanent recruitment processes help you find the best talent for your business and is backed up by our market-leading two year guarantee.

Executive Search

Our executive search service is completely tailored to the needs of your business. Added extras include advanced screening processes and psychometric testing.

OUR VALUES

Ganymede’s core values define what we stand for and how we do things, helping us to provide the best possible service to our clients and candidates and maintain a healthy working environment for our employees.

Socially Responsible

We care about local communities and are committed to attracting and retaining diverse talent. We strive to support charities and good causes and take care of the environment by operating ethically and sustainably.

People Are Our Passion

People are at the heart of everything we do. Through our in-depth recruitment processes, we attract, develop and retain the best people, supporting our clients to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Taking Pride

Every action taken by the organisation is done with skill, care and pride in mind. This ensures that every level of the organisation is accountable and provides the best possible service.

Delivering Excellence

By continually building upon our vast industry knowledge and working collaboratively with our clients, we always deliver first-class, innovative and tailored solutions with our client goals in mind.

Safety First, Safety Always

Safety is at the forefront of our business operations. Awareness and continuous improvement eliminates complacency and ensures we keep our workforce, industry colleagues and communities safe.

OUR sectors

2 YEAR GUARANTEE

Like many other recruiters, our rebate scheme promises to provide you with a completely free replacement

within 8 weeks. However, nothing we do at Ganymede is standard, and that includes our extended recruitment

guarantee. The Ganymede guarantee enables you to hire with confidence in the knowledge that your recruitment

partner has a vested interest in your success.

Case Studies

Employer Branding, Attraction and Engagement

What message does your organisation’s recruitment and onboarding activity directly or indirectly communicate about your business?“Employees are our greatest assets”… yet if we have learned nothing else over the last 2 years, what we can clearly see is that, unlike assets, people cannot be bought. Whilst salaries are clearly important (particularly with rapidly rising costs of living), we can all understand that people look for far more than this in deciding where and who they wish to work with.The supposed shift in what people now look for in their employment; flexibility, autonomy, remote working options, outcomes vs outputs, employer concern – is less so a shift, in my opinion, rather an unveiling of the truth, supported by two years of evidence that ‘traditional’ attitudes to working arrangements were easily updated.February 24th was ‘Covid-19 Freedom Day’ in England, where all coronavirus restrictions were lifted, with pressure building for the rest of the UK to follow suit. Hopefully we will all be returning to normal!The question is, what is normal in the workplace in 2022? This is a critical question for organisations to answer and to decide which of the measures they implemented during the pandemic were temporary and which were transformative. And whatever is decided upon must consider the impact it will have on being able to attract and retain the critical talent required to capitalise on the growth opportunities ahead.An organisation’s employees are MUCH more than assets. They need to be attracted and retained with clear benefits that reflect their personal goals and values. These need to be evident in your organisation’s proposition from the very first interaction a prospective employee has with you. Cast your minds back to pre-2020 and you may recall that many sectors were reporting critical skills shortages – the Department for Education’s Skills Needs Survey estimated 210,000 skills-shortage vacancies in the UK in 2019, up 147% from 2011 – this isn’t a situation that has improved! As such, recruitment activity needs to be modernised, focussing upon the candidate (customer) experience to enable you to succeed in hiring the best people for your business.How can your recruitment partner play its part?Quite often the very first interaction a prospective employee has with you, is courtesy of your recruitment partner. How well equipped is that partner to represent your brand? How clear is that partner on the attitudes, behaviours and skills required in candidates to correctly identify who will truly be successful in the role? And how confident are you that your recruitment partner can encourage those candidates to entertain a career opportunity with you?The ONS recently reported a UK record high of 1.2million unfilled vacancies (my colleague Christian Addison’s blog references this here) – competition for talent is as fierce as ever.So, in addition to ensuring your proposition to prospective employees is clear and that your own recruitment activity reflects your organisational values and how you wish to be perceived by future employees, it is imperative that you choose the correct recruitment partner and work with them as a partner to deliver the same.To ensure your recruitment partner positively impacts your brand to your potential new recruits ask yourself whether they are….Defining / re-defining value propositions for individual roles, providing candidates with valuable information about an opportunity beyond a job descriptionAgreeing upon attraction strategy, advertising media and routes to market for target audience, to ensure our clients have the greatest reach to the highest calibre candidatesIntegrating digital solutions to inject pace and accuracy into the selection process, reducing time to hire and improving hiring effectivenessChallenging convention to ensure unique and high impact messages are communicated to the candidate market, ensuring clients remain competitive in a demanding marketStreamlining the hiring process to deliver continuity of assessment and an enhanced candidate experience, giving confidence the process is owned Reporting on candidate feedback, progress and outcomes to inform future hiring decisions and tactics.If they are not, then you may want to reconsider who you choose to partner with for your next requirement because how can you be sure that your new hires are going to be onboard with the ethos and culture of your organisation and fully ready for the task at hand?Many organisations utilise several recruitment suppliers in tandem to deliver to a recruitment need, adopting the mantra “many hands make light work”. I mean, you will have every agency dedicating all their time solely to finding you the best candidate on the market – right? Now, put yourself in the shoes of the recruiter and ask yourself; if you had two roles to work on, one - exclusively with the client where you have spent time going over all the details of the role and person you need to hire, or two – a role in competition with several others – which would you choose?Considering the challenges presented in the current climate, if like us, you feel that several suppliers culminate in too many cooks spoiling the broth, then reconsider your approach to recruitment and engage with a partner who you can be confident understands your business and will pull out all the stops to find you the right candidate!I’d be keen to hear from any client who has tried both tactics and which one works for you and why. If you have current opportunities and would like to discuss how Ganymede Solutions works hard to positively impact your brand to new recruits, then please contact me on 07796 990 418 or email chris.oconnor@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Chris O’Connor, Operations Director - Recruitment

Ganymede Engage

Ganymede Solutions are excited to announce the launch of our new Managed Service Provision platform, Engage.Ganymede Engage is the technology platform that drives our Managed Service Provision. It centralises all of your recruitment & workforce management functions into one, user-friendly system – minimising time wasted on recruitment processes, and maximising time spent growing your business.Paul Crompton, Managing Director explains “We invested in Ganymede Engage to provide a technology solution which naturally compliments our recruitment and workforce management offering. Ganymede Engage will provide our clients with complete visibility and control of their recruitment activities and temporary workforce through a cloud based platform, delivering efficiencies and maximising access to the best talent available.” Visit our Engage hub to learn more. Get in touch

IR35: Important Information for End Hirers

Following the Chancellor's budget announcement, we must now assume that the IR35 reforms in the private sector will continue to go ahead as planned on 6th April 2021, and end hirers need to ensure they are all fully aware of how their responsibilities are changing. What is IR35? IR35 is a piece of legislation designed to tackle what the HMRC have called ‘disguised employment’. Using a number of factors, it aims to differentiate between PSC contractors who are genuinely in business on their own account and those who should be considered employees for tax purposes. What does it mean for you? As of April 2021, it will be the responsibility of the end hirer to assess the employment status for tax purposes of all PSC contractors. In line with the legislation, you are required to take reasonable care in doing so, which means you need to properly assess the status of your contractors, provide a determination, and provide an explanation behind your decision. What should you do now? Time is ticking but there is still time to make sure your business is fully compliant with the changes to the IR35 legislation using the following steps: Assess your workforce. You’ll need to know how many contractors are working through a limited company, where there are, and what they do. Consider your options. There are a number of ways in which you can make your status determinations, including using a third-party provider or utilising the HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool, so you’ll need to decide which one is right for you. Carry out your Status Determination Statements. To get the most accurate assessment on whether or not a contractor should be considered Inside IR35 or Outside IR35, you should be liaising with the contractor themselves and their key points of contact within your business, so communication is key. Pass the Status Determination Statement down the supply chain. Your responsibilities under the legislation require you to pass your decision and the reasoning behind it to all interested parties, namely the contractor and the agency who engages them. Communicate with your supply chain. It’s important to protect yourself by ensuring any recruitment agencies within your supply chain are complying with the decisions you have made and are deducting PAYE Tax and National Insurance Contributions as required. Reassess when needed. You need to assess the IR35 status of PSC contractors any time any element of the worker’s contract or their working practices change. Depending on the nature of their engagement, you will also want to reassess every six to twelve months to ensure you and they are still compliant with the legislation. If you're unsure about any of the above, or require some advice and support on how to assess your contractors, get in touch with our specialist team as soon as possible to ensure you're IR35 compliant.

How to Effectively Work from Home

The Government has recently announced that people should work from home where possible during the current Coronavirus outbreak. Working from home has become popular over the years but for many, it will be a new way of working. What if you have never worked from home, what if you don't have a home office set up? Don’t worry, we have compiled a list of 7 top tips to make sure you are working as effectively as possible from the comfort of your own home. 1. Try to replicate your morning routineOne of the most important things to do is to create the right mindset to work from home, and this should start as soon as you wake up. That’s right, you need to continue setting your morning alarm, getting showered and dressed, eating breakfast and anything else you would normally do before work. Use the time you would normally spend commuting to do something productive like walking the dogs, making breakfast or just catching up with the news.It may seem strange putting your work clothes on just to stay in but, it will help tell your brain that it is work time and not relaxation time. 2. Create a suitable workspace Now you’re up and ready for work it’s time to make sure your workspace is ready. Here are some dos and don'ts for creating a suitable office space whilst you work from home: DO Make sure you have a clean large enough surface. - Similar to your office, you need enough space for your cups of coffee, documents, mouse and anything else you normally have on your desk. Make sure you have a comfortable chair - the last thing you want to do is spend all day sat on an uncomfortable chair.Try and set up a second screen if you use one in the office - this could even be your TV if you don’t have anything smaller. Simply connect your laptop to a TV (usually with an HDMI) then you will have your second screen ready to go. DON’T Work in bed - this may seem like a great idea but it’s not, your brain has learnt to associate the bedroom with being relaxed. Trying to work whilst your brain wants to relax is never going to work well for your productivity. Work in front of the TV - again this sounds like a great idea but realistically you are not going to be as productive whilst trying to watch your favourite series - why not stick the radio on instead? Work on any free surface you can find – If you are not comfortable you will not be able to produce your best work and even worse it may lead to health issues. 3. Try to replicate your working routine as much as possible In order to keep yourself in the right frame of mind, it is important to try and replicate your working routine. That includes your working hours, your tea and coffee breaks and your lunch schedule. Make sure you plan regular breaks and make sure you follow the governments advice about working safely with display screen equipment. 4. Plan your time and exactly what you want to achieve each day One great way to keep productivity at a high is to plan your workflow. At the start of the day, you need to know what your priorities are, what you need to get done first and what you want to work on if you have extra time. Check out our blog about effectively managing your time here. If you are part of a team it may be worth holding daily catch ups to ensure you are all on task and achieving what you need to achieve. 5. Keep work time and personal time separate So, you have your schedule and you’re burning through tasks but it’s already the end of the day, you might be tempted to carry on working as you no longer have to commute and you’re in a good flow. Which is great, however, it is just as important to give yourself some time off when you’ve promised it. Try not to extend your workday too far over what you planned, as this might lead to burning yourself out and starting to see your home environment as a stressful place. By doing this and keeping work time and personal time separate should make you more productive at work and less stressed when you aren’t working. 6. Use the correct software and tools We are fortunate that we live in an innovative world where the likes of Microsoft Teams and Skype have made it easier than ever to keep in contact with work colleagues, whether that's instant messaging, video calls or conference calls. Choose the correct tool that works for you and your team to make sure you stay in touch with what’s going on. 7. Stay connectedMake sure you’re still picking up the phone or getting on skype and teams and having conversations where you can. There are number of benefits of having conversations out of email, firstly you get to bounce off one another and keep those creative juices flowing, secondly it’s important to stay social when you’re removed from those people at work, don’t be afraid to just have a general quick chat.Want to read more tips and advice like this? Make sure you sign up to our blog to receive them directly in your inbox.

How to Choose the Best Engineering Recruitment Agency

If you’re a Hiring Manager that is nervous of using a recruiter, or perhaps just don’t know where to start when choosing one, this blog is for you. We address your concerns and the common misconceptions of recruitment agencies, and equip you with the tools needed to separate the good, the bad and the ugly.The recruitment industry can be a minefield. There are nearly 40,000 recruitment agencies of all sizes to choose from and you have probably been contacted by what feels like half of them. Recruiters recently appeared in a list of the 10 least trusted professions, alongside car salespeople and bailiffs. But why?We firmly believe the misconception of recruiters is down to us naturally remembering the bad experiences, more than the good. The ‘once bitten, twice shy’ approach is understandable, but it may be hampering your chances of finding a recruitment agency that could genuinely add value to you and your business.There are reputable and trustworthy engineering recruitment agencies, but you need to know how to identify them. This blog will help you to do that, so keep reading to find out the tell-tale sales of a good and trustworthy recruiter that can help your business.Do your researchWe learn not to judge a book by it’s cover, but in this case, it’s important to take a look at the recruiters’ website and social media streams. It goes beyond whether the recruitment agency look good, you should also be looking out for case studies and testimonials as well as blog posts and content that demonstrates they have a real understanding of your sector and the issues your business faces.Choose a specialistThere are a number of recruitment agencies that operate across every sector. They work in high-volumes with no particular specialism and will often use their colossal database as a selling point, but this is not always a success factor. You’re an engineering business, engage with an engineering recruitment agency – they operate in your space and they spend their days talking to engineers, developing large networks relevant to your business. As well as an understanding of the skills you’ll be looking for in candidates, technical recruiters will also know a lot about the marketplace, including average salaries and where your competition is. This will save you a lot of time during the briefing and recruitment process as you’re much more likely to receive the right match.Ask questionsWe all know to ask questions, but there are particular things to ask that will very quickly expose the quality of a recruitment agency. You will want to know their efficiencies, which essentially translates to ‘how many CVs are you going to send before there’s a candidate I’ll want to interview?’. Multiple CVs and poor matches are a waste of your time, and a high-quality recruitment business will measure themselves on these numbers and have them to hand when you ask. Other, more obvious things worth probing into are accreditation, memberships and examples of previous work.These basic steps will leave you able to make a much more confident decision on which engineering recruitment agency to work with. Whenever looking for a recruitment service, keep these three things in mind and you’re much more likely to have a better and more efficient experience.Engineering RecruitmentATA is an engineering recruitment agency with a difference – we’ve been operating within the sector for over 50 years and have a large database of relevant and engaged engineers that could be perfect for your business.We’re so confident in our recruitment services that our market-leading guarantee covers all full fee permanent placements for 2 years, substantially longer than any of our competitors. Contact us to discuss your requirements and how ATA Recruitment can help using the button below.CONTACT US

5 Reasons to Hire Engineering Contractors

You’re a Hiring Manager who wants to minimise disruption to business and projects during the recruitment process, but how? This blog outlines several ways in which hiring a contractor could solve your problems, even if it’s just while you’re looking for a permanent employee.It’s estimated that there’s an annual shortfall of 59,000 engineers needed to fill technical roles across the UK. For employers, this means that competition for the best talent is at an all-time high – resulting in a longer time to hire, delayed projects and slower production.So where do contract engineers come in to this? How much do contractors cost? We work with several businesses that need a temporary solution to accommodate for an increase in workload or to plug the gap during their permanent recruitment drive. There are a number of benefits to doing this, read them below:1. They can hit the ground runningEngineering and civil engineering contractors are typically very skilled and experienced, with several years working as a permanent employee before changing to freelance. Hiring a contractor means you’re getting an expert that can make an instant impact to your business, with no training required. This is incredibly valuable if you’re working on a time-sensitive project or need to avoid any impact on production.2. There is no commitmentContractors can work with your business for as long, or as little, as required. Whether you need an engineer for 3 months to finish a project, or for 2 weeks to cover holiday or sickness, hiring a contract engineer is a great solution. Once the initial contract finishes, or you find the permanent employee you’ve been looking for, there’s no obligation to provide the contractor with more work. This is something seasoned contractors are comfortable with, and it provides great flexibility to your business.3. It isn’t as expensive as you may thinkIt’s impossible to determine the cost of hiring an engineering contractor – this will completely depend on the experience they have, the work required, and the sector they’ll be operating in. You may panic when you see a daily contract rate, but keep in mind that there are no other costs involved, such as holiday pay or sick pay. The contractor is only paid for the time they work, which is great value for money, considering sickness pay alone can cost up to 16% of your annual salary bill.4. They have their own insuranceContractors are required to have their own insurance in order to carry out their services. Professional Indemnity insurance covers them if they make any mistakes or result in you losing money. Public Liability covers contractors if somebody is injured or property is damaged whilst supplying services. This is a benefit to you and your business as it means that you’re not liable in the same way you would be if these mistakes were made by a permanent member of staff. The cost of insurance and cost of the claim would fall on the contractor, not your business.5. They’re a great answer to a permanent skills gapThe engineering skills gap is making it more difficult to recruit permanent engineers, but business can’t wait. When you recruit contract engineers, you’re giving your business the breathing space to take the time you need to fill a permanent position, while having somebody doing the job in the interim. It’s very likely that the amount spent on contractors would be less than the amount lost in not having somebody at least temporarily fill the role – delayed projects, low production and reduced output are avoidable.Each of these points combined should paint a great picture of the benefits of recruiting engineering or civil engineering contractors. Some businesses prefer to hire contractors, others use them as means to an end – either way, they’re a resource that your business should be considering during increased workloads and recruitment gaps.Engineering RecruitmentOur extensive contract division includes recruitment, compliance, payroll and ongoing contractor management, making the process as easy as possible for our clients. Not only can we help you to recruit engineering contractors and civil engineering contractors, we can also conduct all right to work checks, pay them, and provide you with a full end-to-end contract recruitment service.If you want to find out more about Ganymede our contract services or how we can help your business, contact us using the button below.CONTACT US

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WHAT OUR Clients SAY

It was great to work with a team who were interested with the task in hand and worked extremely hard, even in the high temperatures. I look forward to working with Ganymede again.

Engineering Supervisor

Amey

The Ganymede team went over and above to ensure we met our workloads, this type of commitment and pro-activeness goes a long way.

Business Manager

Volker Rail

Ganymede has worked collaboratively with us to provide a contingent labour service to fulfil our requirements to enhance the infrastructure on the Western Route. Ganymede continuously evolves to meet business needs and train their people to provide a high skilled workforce.

Programme Manager

Network Rail

Ganymede are an important partner within the Works Delivery organisation in Wales. They integrate closely with the local teams to ensure our delivery needs are met.

Works Delivery Director

Network Rail

Thank you once again Ganymede for providing such a high calibre of resource, the productivity noticed on site is above and beyond what we expected given our experiences with other contingent labour providers.

Works Delivery Manager

Network Rail

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6 Benefits of Working in Contract Recruitment

6 Benefits of Working in Contract RecruitmentContract recruitment offers a unique career path for recruiters who want to build a desk with real momentum. Many successful contract recruiters started their careers in permanent recruitment. The core skills remain the same. Business development, candidate management, relationship building and negotiation all transfer naturally into the contract market. With the right support and infrastructure, recruiters can transition into contract recruitment and quickly build confidence. As opposed to permanent recruitment, contract recruitment also offers the added benefit of recurring revenue and a desk that can grow month after month. Here are some of the reasons many recruiters choose to build their careers in contract recruitment.Strong Earning Potential One of the biggest attractions of contract recruitment is the earning potential. As opposed to permanent recruitment, contract placements generate ongoing revenue rather than a one off fee. As your contractor base grows, your desk begins producing consistent monthly billings alongside new placements. A well built contract desk can quickly become a high performing revenue stream.Real Demand in Our Sectors Contract recruitment thrives in sectors where businesses need specialist skills and project support. Across engineering, infrastructure and manufacturing, organisations rely on contract talent to deliver projects, manage workload peaks and bring in technical expertise quickly. We see this demand in our own business. Contract consultants make up the majority of our Top 10 billers, highlighting both the opportunity in our sectors and the earning potential of a successful contract desk. A Faster Paced Market Contract recruitment often moves much faster than permanent hiring. Businesses frequently need contractors at short notice to support projects or manage increased workloads. This leads to quicker hiring decisions and faster placements. For recruiters who enjoy pace and momentum, contract recruitment can be incredibly rewarding. The Opportunity to Build Your Own Desk Contract recruitment offers real autonomy. Consultants have the freedom to win new business, build networks of contractors and develop their own market. Over time this creates a desk that generates consistent revenue and long term growth. For recruiters who enjoy the entrepreneurial side of recruitment, contract desks provide real ownership. Dedicated Compliance and Training Support Contract recruitment involves additional processes such as contractor onboarding, right to work checks and regulatory compliance. To support this, we have an award-winning dedicated compliance team who manage the contractor process and ensure everything runs smoothly. We also provide training and ongoing support so recruiters can manage the contract lifecycle with confidence. This allows consultants to focus on relationships, delivery and growing their desk. Clear Career Progression As contract desks grow, so do the opportunities around them. Successful consultants often move into leadership roles, build teams around their markets or develop specialist divisions within the business. Contract recruitment therefore offers both strong financial rewards and long term career development. Interested in Building a Contract Recruitment Desk? If you are an experienced recruiter looking to build a desk with real momentum and long term earning potential, contract recruitment offers an exciting opportunity. Within our business, consultants are supported by experienced leadership, dedicated compliance infrastructure and ongoing investment in recruitment tools and technology. If you would like to learn more about opportunities with us, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Rachael Bailey-Frost for a confidential conversation. 📞 07920 595 229 📧 rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.uk

Insights to Industry Day at Derby College

Helping Students Access Career Pathways in Derby’s Rail and Engineering SectorsGanymede is one of the leading suppliers of workforce and recruitment solutions to the rail and engineering sectors, giving us first hand insight into the wide range of opportunities available to young people looking to build a career in these industries. As skills shortages continue across both sectors, it is increasingly important that students are given access to employers, practical advice and a clearer understanding of the pathways available to them.Corporate Social Responsibility is one of our core values, which is why we are committed to engaging with local communities and using our expertise to support the future workforce. Through our work with employers across rail, engineering and infrastructure, we understand what businesses are looking for and the value of helping students develop the confidence, knowledge and employability skills needed to take their first steps into industry.The EventDerby College hosted an Insight to Industry event designed specifically for students studying Engineering, providing them with the opportunity to connect directly with employers across the rail and engineering sectors.The event took place at the historic Derby Roundhouse, a historic venue that reflects the city’s long standing engineering and railway heritage. The setting created an inspiring environment for students to explore potential career paths within the industry.The primary aims of the event were to help students gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities available to them, learn what employers look for when recruiting and build confidence when engaging with industry professionals.Around 300 Derby College Engineering students attended the event, with exhibition stands also accessible to students from other courses across the college. Employers delivered short presentations and practical challenges throughout the day, giving learners a realistic insight into the roles, expectations, and skills required to succeed in the sector.Our ApproachGanymede supported the event by providing practical employability guidance tailored specifically to careers within engineering and rail.Representing Ganymede, Mark Lamb and Chris O’Connor attended the event and spent time speaking with students, offering informal advice and answering questions about entering the industry.Chris O’Connor and Mark Lamb at the Insights to Industry dayTheir discussions focused on several key areas designed to help students prepare for employment:CV refinement: helping students highlight relevant engineering skills, hands‑on experience, technical coursework and how to make their CV stand out.Professional behaviours: discussing what employers in the rail and engineering sectors expect, including safety awareness, communication and workplace readiness.Digital professionalism: guidance on presenting a positive and professional online footprint, particularly across LinkedIn and social media.Engagement with employers: coaching students on how to introduce themselves, start conversations and make a confident first impression.To support students beyond the event itself, we also shared a QR code linking directly to our online employability support hub, which includes:CV writing toolsInterview preparation guidanceDigital profile adviceThese resources gave students practical support they could continue using after the event as they begin exploring career opportunities.Derby College responded very positively to Ganymede’s involvement in the event. The employability resources shared via the QR code were particularly well received, with the college choosing to continue displaying the toolkit on TV screens across the campus, allowing all learners ongoing access to the guidance.College staff also commented that the informal and approachable style of support provided by Ganymede added real value to the event and complemented the employer presentations taking place throughout the day.Feedback from Derby CollegeStudents welcomed the opportunity to ask honest and practical questions about entering the rail and engineering industries.Many reported that the conversations helped them feel more confident approaching employers, while others said the advice on CV writing and social media gave them a clearer understanding of how to present themselves professionally when applying for roles.Feedback from Derby College Students

Charity Golf Day: Railway Benefit Fund

Join us for Ganymede’s Charity Golf Day, in support of Railway Benefit FundOn Tuesday 9 June 2026, Ganymede Solutions will host a Charity Golf Day in aid of Railway Benefit Fund. The event will take place on the Championship Manor Course at Morley Hayes Golf Club.This event will be a a chance to raise essential funds for Railway Benefit Fund while bringing people together from across the rail sector. In a relaxed setting, you can catch up with colleagues, meet new contacts and strengthen connections across the industry.What to expectFrom breakfast through to dinner and prize giving, there will be plenty of time to network and share ideas with others from across the rail community. Whether you are there to compete, connect or simply support a worthwhile cause, the day is designed to be enjoyable and meaningful.About Railway Benefit FundFor over 165 years, Railway Benefit Fund has offered a helping hand to the people behind the UK’s railways and their families when life brings serious challenges, including illness, injury, and financial hardship. Every four minutes, someone reaches out for help or advice.As a non membership charity, Railway Benefit Fund relies solely on the generosity of supporters to continue its work for the UK railway family. Your support helps ensure timely, practical assistance is available when it is needed most.Sponsor a team and make a direct impactWe are inviting businesses across the sector to get involved through sponsorship of a team at Ganymede’s Charity Golf Day this summer.Ganymede is covering the golf day costs. This means the full sponsorship donation goes directly to Railway Benefit Fund, helping provide support to members of the UK railway family facing illness, injury or financial hardship.Sponsor your team for £500This secures your place in the event and includes:4 ballTea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrivalTwo course evening mealEntry into the on-course competitionsDonate a prize for our silent auctionAlongside the golf, we will be running a silent auction on the day to raise additional funds. If you or your business can donate a prize, we would be hugely grateful. Donations of all sizes help, and auction prizes are a brilliant way to boost the total raised while adding extra excitement to the day.Get involvedIf you would like to sponsor a team, donate an auction prize or find out more about attending, please click the button below and we will share the sponsorship options and next steps.Find out more about how you can join us at our Golf Day!

Handback Delivery at Pace. A compliant, single-source engineering and labour solution

Handback Delivery at PaceA compliant, single-source engineering and labour solution delivered across multiple regionsWe have recently been working with a client that operates in a high-tempo rail environment, regularly receiving scopes at short notice across multiple locations and timeframes. The client was struggling to source a provider with a clear and credible understanding of Handback competency management, which was impacting their ability to respond efficiently to both planned works and reactive opportunities.Without a partner able to mobilise quickly and provide delivery certainty, the client faced avoidable delays at the start of work, increased delivery risk and added pressure coordinating multiple suppliers. They needed a specialist provider who could remove ambiguity early, manage compliance confidently and deliver consistently across regions.How Ganymede helpedFollowing initial engagement, we presented a structured, compliant Handback delivery process that immediately differentiated us and built confidence across both client management and the operational workforce.Rather than focusing solely on whether support was required, our approach positioned us as a delivery partner capable of providing the full package of works, not just individual resources. We maintained regular contact and ongoing meetings, focusing on how we would mobilise, manage and complete work safely and efficiently, even when requirements changed or timeframes tightened.Our speed of response was driven by embedded track expertise. With over 20 years’ experience planning and delivering track jobs within the team, we were able to hold immediate, job-specific discussions as soon as each scope was received. This reduced the delays typically caused by clarification cycles, rework, or incomplete information.In parallel, we provided financial oversight and site-level job management, supporting delivery teams to resolve issues early and prevent cost escalation. This blend of commercial control and operational understanding ensured each job was delivered efficiently, safely and profitably, while keeping the process low-stress for the client.We also simplified procurement and delivery through a single-source solution, supplying all required engineering, labour and specialist tools. This reduced interfaces, minimised handovers and increased programme certainty.To ensure meeting commitments were reflected on site, we embedded early leadership into delivery. We attended the first shift to align expectations and oversee the initial night’s work, before handing over to a senior engineer to maintain standards through to completion.The results for the client:Within a single week, we successfully resourced and delivered three separate Handback packages, each with different programme demands and geographic requirements. The first job secured through this approach was completed, signed off, and deemed a success, with a positive client recommendation received.Over successive jobs, performance continued to strengthen:Improved delivery efficiency as mobilisation and execution became increasingly streamlinedReduced risk and unnecessary cost through early technical engagement and active oversightIncreased client confidence through consistent quality, compliance and controlThe client now relies on our expertise to support both delivery and bidding decisions. This has enabled them to pursue and secure additional work, backed by a specialist partner with proven Handback and labour capability.

People at the Heart of Britain’s Railway

People at the Heart of Britain’s RailwayBritain’s railway is delivered by people. Every day, operatives across the network work in demanding environments to keep the railway running safely and reliably, often out of public view. Their experience, skill and commitment underpin every successful shift on track. At Ganymede, listening to those voices is essential. One person who spends significant time on track speaking directly with operatives is Louise Parker, Ganymede’s Workforce Champion. Through her own career journey and regular site presence, Louise provides insight into how today’s workforce views the future of the industry and what is needed to deliver work safely and effectively. Developing Skills for the Future of Rail Louise’s conversations with operatives consistently highlight the importance of competence, experience and progression. “From gaining PTS in 2015 through progressing to Lookout, Site Warden, DC Strapper and eventually COSS, my own journey reflects how the workforce believes the future lies in developing competent, experienced people who can safely deliver renewals, re-rails, sleeper changes and other essential track work.” There is a shared understanding across the workforce that investing in skills and people on the ground is key to building a safe, capable and sustainable railway. Safety. Practical, Consistent and Led from Site Safety remains central to every discussion Louise has on track. “Speaking with Operatives on site shows that safety is strongest when it’s practical, consistent and led by those doing the job.” Operatives value clear planning, realistic workloads and the confidence to stop work if something is not right. Strong communication, practical application and leadership from site continue to underpin a culture where everyone feels empowered to challenge unsafe situations and go home safe at the end of every shift. Commitment and Everyday Pressures Spending time on site provides Louise with a clear understanding of the realities operatives manage day to day. “Being out on track with teams in real working conditions provides valuable insight into the realities operatives manage alongside their roles.” Louise consistently sees a highly committed workforce, motivated by supporting their families and meeting everyday responsibilities. While work patterns and shift changes can present challenges, operatives continue to demonstrate resilience and adaptability. These insights help shape the support Louise focuses on as Workforce Champion, including clearer forward planning and greater consistency to help operatives stay engaged and deliver safely. Women on Track and a Changing Industry Louise’s time on track also reflects how the makeup of the workforce has evolved. “When I first started working on track, I was often the only woman on site, which felt unfamiliar at the time.” As working relationships developed, respect was built through competence, teamwork and a strong safety mindset. “Over the years, I’ve seen a noticeable increase in the number of women entering operational roles, which reflects a positive cultural shift.” The growing diversity across operational roles reflects an industry moving in the right direction and recognises that a broader workforce strengthens the future of the railway. What Operatives Want the Public to Understand Finally, Louise highlights what operatives most want recognised about their work. “Operatives want the public to understand the hard work, skill and teamwork that goes into keeping the railway safe and running smoothly. Much of what we do happens behind the scenes, often in tough conditions.” At Ganymede, operatives are at the heart of everything we do. Their experience, skill and commitment are what keep Britain’s railway moving safely every day.Through her role as Workforce Champion, Louise Parker plays a vital part in ensuring those voices are heard, understood and acted upon. By spending time on track and listening to real experiences, she provides a direct link between the workforce and the solutions we deliver. By championing the needs of operatives, Louise helps shape the tailored people solutions we provide for our clients. This focus on people, safety and long-term support allows us to strengthen today’s workforce and help prepare the railway for the future.

Winter Working: Be Prepared, Stay Safe

Winter Working: Be Prepared, Stay SafeAs the winter months set in across the UK, teams working on rail, highways, and infrastructure projects face new challenges that come with shorter days, cold temperatures, and unpredictable weather. At Ganymede, safety is always our top priority, and during the colder months, preparation and vigilance become even more critical.Working outdoors in winter brings added risks such as slips, trips, and falls, reduced visibility, and fatigue. By planning ahead and following best practice, we can make sure every shift ends safely.Dress for the ConditionsLayering is key. Thermal base layers, waterproof outerwear, and properly fitted high-visibility gear help maintain warmth and visibility in changing conditions. Always check your PPE for wear and tear before starting your shift, especially gloves, jackets, and boots.Check Your BootsGood traction can make all the difference. Ensure your boots have sufficient grip for icy or muddy conditions and keep spare pairs of socks to avoid working with damp feet. This small step prevents cold stress and maintains comfort throughout the day.Stay VisibleWith fewer daylight hours, visibility is vital for both safety and productivity. Test your torches, ensure site lighting is adequate, and check reflective strips on clothing. Proper visibility reduces the risk of accidents, especially near moving vehicles or live worksites.Fuel Up and Stay HydratedCold weather can mask signs of dehydration. Keep a reusable water bottle close by and take regular breaks to eat high-energy snacks. Fuelling your body helps maintain alertness and stamina throughout your shift.Inspect Vehicles and EquipmentCold temperatures can affect battery life, tyre pressure, and fluid levels. Always perform pre-shift checks on vehicles and machinery, and ensure de-icing equipment is ready to use. Proper maintenance reduces the risk of breakdowns and delays in harsh conditions.Be Aware of FatigueWorking in the cold can be physically draining. Fatigue reduces concentration and reaction times, increasing the risk of accidents. Take regular breaks in warm areas, and if you notice a colleague struggling, check in. We all have a duty to look out for one another.To learn more about managing fatigue and how it affects safety, check out our 13-part series on fatigue here.Report Hazards PromptlyNever ignore icy surfaces, poor lighting, or damaged PPE. Reporting hazards early prevents accidents and protects everyone on site. Safety is a shared responsibility, and proactive communication saves lives.Know Your Emergency PlanEnsure your phone and torch are fully charged before each shift. Familiarise yourself with your site’s emergency procedures, exits, and contact numbers. Preparation ensures quick and effective action if an incident occurs.Looking After People, AlwaysAt Ganymede, we understand that our people are the foundation of everything we do. Through our tailored workforce solutions, including full HSEQ support, PPE provision, and compliance management, we help ensure that every operative has the tools, resources, and protection they need to work safely and effectively in all conditions.As the weather turns colder, take the time to prepare properly, stay alert, and look out for one another.Safety First. Safety Always.

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