Supporting original equipment manufacturers, train and freight operators and national main contractors, Ganymede recruit across all stages of rail projects, including design and development, build and installation and testing and commissioning.
Labour Supply: As one of the leading suppliers of contingent labour services in the industry, our contingent labour services include the recruitment, training and workforce management of safety-critical personnel from our strategically located offices across the UK, supplying more than 1,500 onsite personnel to the rail industry across the UK. As a RISQS approved supplier, we provide fully qualified multi-disciplined personnel to work in partnership with our clients on national rail, underground and metro system projects.
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: Both our contract and permanent recruitment divisions have expertise across both white and blue collar specialisms. Ganymede's permanent recruitment processes help you find the best talent for your business.
Executive Search: Our executive search service is completely tailored to the needs of your business. Added extras include advanced screening processes and psychometric testing.
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Site Engineer
£350 - 350 per day
Wolverhampton
Site Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Contract Length: 12 months. Rate: £350 per day outside IR35 Responsibilities: • Report to the Sub-Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out.. • Liaise with the Sub-Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out activities to the required standards, programme and budget. • Responsible for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub-Agent. • Assist with co-ordination of construction operations, ensuring they conform to the specified requirements and the standards of safety and quality. • Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties. • Assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting, site measurements, reconciliations and cost control. • Ensure production of site records and daily Site Diaries. Qualifications/experience required. • HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering • Valid PTS • Available to start on a week’s notice. • Full UK driving licence and own vehicle. If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV to colin.earp@ganymedesolutions.co.uk or call 07787 289 264 for more information. Ganymede Solutions specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Christmas Temp Customer service assistant at London King's Cross Station
£13 - 13 per hour
London
Join Our Team as a Christmas Temp Customer service assistant at London King's Cross Station Location: London King's Cross Station Contract Length: 16th December 2024 to 4th January 2025 Immediate Start: After passing a Drug & Alcohol Test Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the railway sector? We are looking for dedicated Customer service assistants to want to join our team at London King's Cross Station. This is your chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the seamless travel experience of thousands of passengers. Your Role: As a customer service assistant, you will be at the forefront of passenger interactions, providing information, assistance, and helping travellers who need luggage support. Your responsibilities include helping passengers with journey enquiries, ticket information, and providing guidance on train times. This role is your gateway to a multitude of exciting career paths within the railway sector and other key areas of the business. A roster will be provided to you. On average, you will work 35 hours a week, and be part of a team who works early shifts (starting around 08:00 am the earliest) and late shifts (finishing at 20:00 pm the latest). Why Choose Us? Our company is a respected leader in recruiting labour to the transportation sector, placing the safety and well-being of our employees at the forefront. At Ganymede Solutions, we consider our staff to be our most valuable asset, and we take pride in offering opportunities for professional growth and progression within the company. What We Offer: Competitive Pay Rates: £13.15/hour (PAYE) Opportunity to join a leading train operating company on a permanent basis. About You: We are looking for dependable, hardworking, and ambitious individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer service and creating positive experiences for our passengers. If you're motivated to explore a career in the railway sector, passionate about delivering top-notch service, and willing to go the extra mile to exceed passengers' expectations, we want to hear from you. Excellent communication skills are essential for addressing passenger concerns and providing solutions to their queries. Join Us: After applying for the Customer service assistant role, your CV will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview with the client. If you're offered the role, you'll need to provide eligibility to work in the UK and attend a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Karla Delczeg at: Email: karla.delczeg@ganymedesolutions.co.uk Ganymede Solutions specializes in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment for both permanent and contract positions. Explore more opportunities like this one on our website. By applying, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website. Join our team and be part of the exciting world of railway service at London King's Cross Station. Your journey begins here! Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Train Cleaner at St. Pancras International Station (turnaround cleaning)
£13 - 14 per hour
London
Job Title: Train Cleaner – (turnaround cleaning) Location: St Pancras International, London Immediate start available after passing a railway medical and drug & alcohol test. New Opportunity! Ganymede Solutions have a new opening for a hands-on & pro-active individual to join an experienced team of Train Cleaners at one of the UK’s busiest railway stations to ensure our clients trains are clean & presentable for passenger service – you will have the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading train operating companies! Ganymede Solutions are currently partnering with a recognised leader in the railway sector who has operations across London and the East Midlands with an ever-growing presence within the industry. The Candidate: Are you a diligent, pro-active, hands-on individual who gains job satisfaction out of a clean environment? Look no further, as we have a great opening to work in a busy railway station where you will be using your skills and experience to ensure the trains are clean, tidy, and presentable. Ideally you will have a background in cleaning of transportation, industrial sites, housekeeping etc… The Role: Up for a challenge? Great, lets tell you about the role! Your sole responsibility is to ensure the trains are meeting the correct levels of cleanliness within a 15 minute time frame, this is known as turnaround cleaning with the train arriving at the station, customers will leave the train whilst you enter to perform a walk through of the train to remove rubbish & litter, sanitise key touch points such as tables, arm rests, grab poles & luggage racks and ensure the toilets are in suitable condition for the next departure. Working with a fellow member of staff, you can expect to board 4+ trains per hour (5 – 10 carriages per train) with regular customer interaction. Requirements: Excited by this opportunity to join the railway? Here is what you need to be considered for the Train Cleaner role! Ideally you shall be experienced within transportation, industrial or a housekeeping cleaning environment. You will have a good eye for detail and take pride in making your environment clean and tidy for customers. The working week shall see you work 5 days out of 7, across a Monday – Sunday roster pattern: typically, being. Week 1) 7am – 14:00pm / Tuesday - Saturday Week 2) 14:00pm – 22:00pm / Wednesday – Sunday This is a 35-hour working week, you will be required to work alternative days outside of your roster – flexibility is key! Rate of Pay: Standard Hours worked, 35 hour per week – £13.15 p/h Overtime, hours worked over 35 per week (hour 36+) – £13.68 p/h If you are interested in the Train Cleaner position, press “APPLY” or send your CV to karla.delczeg@ganymedesolutions.co.uk What Happens Next? After applying for the Train Cleaner position, your CV/application shall be reviewed, if suitable you shall receive an initial phone call before a request to complete a solo/video interview. If successful, you will be required to attend a medical and drug & alcohol test and provide the correct eligibility to work documents. Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Estimator
£50000 - 70000 per year
Kent
Title: M&E Estimator Location: Kent Salary/ Day Rate: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE/ £400 - £450 per day Hybrid: 4 days on site and 1 day at home Type: Open to permanent contract candidates “Work for a progressive Main Contractor with a consistent pipeline of multi-billion-pound worth of work” The Client This Main Contractor operates on both the National and International scale on large infrastructure projects across highways, rail, construction and civil engineering. With a progressive culture to develop their people, this Main Contractor will give you the opportunity to advance in your career. With successful and impressive growth in the last five years, this Main Contractor has a multi-billion-pound orderbook with decades worth of secure work. Operating for over a century, this Main Contractor can offer a range of multi-disciplinary expertise to learn from. The Role Attitude is key to be successful in this role – developing your existing skillset by being able to learn from Project Managers, Commercial Staff and be ‘hand’s on’ on site. Working on a multi-million-pound project due to last several years – time is on your side to grow your abilities. Providing a vital function to the team, you will allow the Project Manager’s to deliver current projects, while you take on the Estimating duties for future projects. You will act as the central estimating function of this Commercial team, offering you responsibility and independence. The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will come from an M&E background and be locally based within Kent. You will work on a mixture of works from reinforced concrete frames to both high and low voltage packages. I’m looking to speak to candidates who want to build on their existing skillset, or want to offer an experienced and capable skillset. Act Now! Do you think this Estimator role is the one for you? Apply now by contacting Commercial Specialist Josh Andrews on 07880 727 077 or email your application/ CV to josh.andrews@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Administrator
£25000 - 25000 per year
Bellshill
Administrator Full time Bellshill (ML4 3NP) £25,000 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 national 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. We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our busy Rail office in Bellshill. In this role you will be working with an experienced and established team in a busy working office. Although rail sector experience isn’t required, it would be beneficial. In the role of Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration related to the operational running of our rail business, including but not limited to: Carrying out document generation, processing, and coordination of the contractor onboarding process using our online compliance and registration portal and internal CRM systems Checking and logging returned contractor documents Keep consultants up to date on contractor pack status Data entry onto CRM systems Support the finance team to ensure all working contractors get paid accurately and promptly Chasing expired contractor documents Issuing of daily registration documents including the Work Finders Agreement and the Key Information Document Monitoring of contractor payment queries and same day payment requests and escalation of issues if not able to resolve Dealing with general telephone and email queries from internal and external sources Flag any issues to the wider team and Head of Rail Operations which are affecting the day-to-day operation of the business Carrying out other compliance responsibilities as required dependant on team size and resources Assist with other administrative tasks in line with the requirements of other areas of the wider business We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual, with a strong administrative background and a keen attention to detail. Must be familiar with using the Microsoft Office package to a high standard and ideally have used a CRM system in the past. The ideal candidate will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable liaising with both internal staff and external stakeholders. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, contact our Talent Manager Rachael Bailey-Frost today. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Rail Coordinator
£40 - 40 per hour
Edinburgh
Job Title: Rail Coordinator Location: Edinburgh Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £40 per hour PAYE Job Purpose As a Rail Coordinator, you will serve as the primary interface between the client and internal/external stakeholders, protecting the client’s assets and reputation by delivering within agreed timescales. You will manage activities within specified resources and budgets, ensuring all expectations are met. Key Accountabilities - Stakeholder Management: Act as the liaison with local authorities, key stakeholders, and the client’s internal communications teams to manage and resolve public complaints within established timeframes. -Safety & Technical Compliance: Provide safety and technical guidance to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and standards. -Environmental Compliance: Oversee environmental issues, ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation. -Cost Recovery & Liability Management: Manage processes to recover third-party costs from the client where relevant and protect the client from potential liability claims. -Customer Satisfaction: Coordinate proactive and reactive actions by the Delivery Unit to optimise customer satisfaction levels. -Work Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain a quality-check program for work conducted. -Work Planning: Develop, agree on, and manage a standards-compliant plan of works that aligns with stakeholder expectations. -Budget Management: Oversee contractor and staff budgets as instructed. -Community Relations: Work alongside the Community Relations Manager to manage the pre-notification process effectively. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications -HND/HNC qualification or equivalent experience -Strong understanding of corporate policy concerning public complaints -Proven success in customer relationship management -Advanced problem-solving skills -Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication, and organizational skills -Demonstrated ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV to colin.earp@ganymedesolutions.co.uk or call 07787 289 264 for more information. Ganymede specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Ganymede Subcontractor Forum Autumn 2024
Ganymede host another successful Subcontractor Forum to further develop a collaborative approach with our supply chainTo 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.
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Investing in our Engineers
Ganymede host Track Monitoring Appreciation Day to train and upskill EngineersAt 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 environmentUtilising 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.
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Leading labour supplier to the rail industry converts used PPE/Workwear into Energy
Leading labour supplier to the rail industry converts used PPE / Workwear into EnergyGanymede Solutions continually look for new initiatives that support them in achieving their Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, which includes considering environmental impact. As a leading supplier of labour to the rail industry, the sourcing, use and disposal of PPE/Workwear was a key area identified to support this strategy. Together with specialist rail PPE supplier, Safeaid, Ganymede Solutions considered the lifecycle of PPE/Workwear and implemented new recycling facilities. The goals were, firstly, to reduce the amount of PPE/Workwear that is not looked after properly and therefore disposed of before it needs to be. Then, to provide an alternative option to operatives and staff that prevents used clothing going into landfill. Through the recycling operation, instead of ending up in landfill, the shredded textiles are baled and sent on for further processing so that they become refuse derived fuel (RDF). This means that the textile shreds are incinerated to produce steam, which is converted into energy. An education into product lifecycle Ganymede Solutions will be providing learning resources to staff to ensure all PPE is looked after correctly and lasts for as long as possible. Furthermore, the process will be made as easy as possible for operatives to utilise this recycling scheme by having ‘drop and swap’ facilities in eight Ganymede locations across the UK, starting with its office in Wales. The aim is for 25% of staff to use the recycling facility throughout the first year. Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ said of the new initiative: “We are absolutely thrilled to get this project off the ground, reducing waste to landfill is something we have been working on within our offices, but being able to provide this recycling service to our operatives and staff is fantastic and a testament to our dedication to our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.” Richard Bowen, Managing Director at Safeaid commented: “We are delighted to support Ganymede with PPE recycling facilities. As a business we’re committed to delivering environmentally responsible solutions to our customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals. These include our Signal carbon neutral PPE range which Ganymede also purchase for their workforce.”
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Huddersfield Re-signalling Project
Ganymede was appointed by Babcock Rail to mobilise an experienced multi-disciplined civils team to help deliver the Huddersfield Re-signalling project. The project was initially put at risk due to a shortage of skilled civils personnel within the North West region. In order to complete the civils programme and to ensure that the deadline was met, at short notice Ganymede was appointed to mobilise additional experienced multi-disciplined civils teams. Client: Network Rail and BabcockDateOctober 2018Key Facts · Our client benefited from our dedicated workforce working to rigid deadlines so they could meet their delivery milestones. · The quality of resource provided was fundamental in the client being able to produce a high standard of installation work, this was crucial to maintaining handover deadlines. · Zero RIDDOR and lost time injuries were a key reflection of adding value to the client, this was demonstrated and enforced with our proactive and very professionally administered safety culture of Safety First, Safety Always. · Ganymede assisted by installing 40km of new routes for the project. Our SolutionBy supporting the project with 80 additional experienced competent site resources, Ganymede ensured the Huddersfield re-signalling project was delivered safely, effectively and within the expected timeframe. We proudly delivered a workforce solution that superseded the expectations of our client by working collaboratively with them at all stages of the project.Value AddedIn addition to our fully managed service and of the provision of competent and safety critical staff, Ganymede also added value to the client in the planning of the project. This project was very restricted with regards to both access and topography and our teams supported with both precision planning and execution.“Regarding works undertaken by the Ganymede gangs on my project H2B, I confirm that the ones I visited completed the works in a good manor and good standard and they were happy to engage in conversation to try to improve things.”Construction Manager, Siemens Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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Safety Critical and OLE Skilled Staff - East West Rail - Bletchley Viaduct
The Bletchley Viaduct project is part of the new East West Rail line, providing new journey opportunities between central, southern and western England. Ganymede worked collaboratively alongside Volker Rail Specialist Business to modify the layout of the overhead line system, allowing the dismantling of the viaduct to be completed safely and efficiently. ClientVolker Rail Specialist BusinessDateFebruary 2019 – May 2019Key Facts· Ganymede provided crane controllers and OLEC 3 linesmen/women to the Bletchley Viaduct project, part of the wider East West Rail Project· Ganymede supplied all site resource requirements to modify the layout of the overhead line system, allowing the dismantling of the viaduct to be successfully completed safely and efficiently.· With the Bletchley area having shortage of unskilled personnel, Ganymede was able to support the successful delivery of the project by using our nationwide skilled workforce.Our SolutionThroughout the project, Ganymede supplied and managed all site resource requirements to modify the layout of the overhead line system and deliver the preliminary phase of the East West Rail Bletchley Viaduct project. Our continuous focus on Safety First, Safety Always, enabled us to deliver the project safely with zero accidents or incidents. Ganymede was able to advise and supply the client’s project team with competent and safety-focused personnel, ensuring we mitigated any risks and delivered the project on time and on budget.Value AddedWith the Bletchley area having a shortage of unskilled personnel, Ganymede supplied an efficient number of crane controllers and OLEC 3 linesmen/women from our nationwide workforce. A well-managed and cooperative workforce from London and Doncaster were assigned and relocated for the duration of the project. Ganymede dedicated an account manager who was responsible for ensuring all resource requirements were efficiently managed throughout the project. Due to Ganymede’s robust processes and logistical capabilities and commitment to keeping our workforce safe, we ensured that we managed and controlled fatigue levels throughout all stages of the project.Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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Oxford Corridor Project Case Study
Ganymede was appointed by Network Rail as the primary labour supplier for the Oxford Corridor Project to help deliver a package of schemes and improve the Great Western Route.The Great Western route is being modernised to bring passengers faster, more frequent, more reliable services. As both passenger and freight traffic through Oxford continues to grow, Network Rail is delivering a package of schemes including re-signalling, track remodelling and upgrades to increase capacity, connections and route availability for passengers and freight operators.The previous principal contractor for the Oxford Corridor project went into liquidation in 2018, consequently jeopardising planned operations at the time. Without an effective solution, the potential impact would have been operational delays, increased project costs, mass workforce redundancies and failure to meet key strategic project milestones.The Solution:With the involuntary change in the contract landscape, Network Rail became the principal contractor and formed the Western Enhancement Delivery (WED) division and Ganymede was appointed by WED as the primary labour supplier for the project.To enable a smooth integration within the 21-day time frame, Ganymede needed to win the hearts and minds of the incumbent workforce who were in turmoil with the uncertainty surrounding their positions. Equally, it required the creation of a new account management / resource team who could implement robust resource plans to meet the intended skilled labour uplifts for the duration of the project but, namely to meet the non-standard blockade programmed in four weeks after the resource contract was taken over by Ganymede.Key Facts:Ganymede integrated an incumbent workforce of over 60 individuals, completed relevant compliance checks, developed a training programme and provided a fleet of vehicles including telematics and driver induction/training, all within the project’s tight timescale of 21-days.Ganymede helped to deliver four successful commissionings over three blockades for a new track layout and signalling system. The project included a mixture of track and civil works including track renewals, station refurbishment, piling and end wall construction, demolition, track formation and acoustic barrier installation. At peak we were regularly deploying and managing over 150 personnel at the project in Oxford.All works were delivered without any lost time accidents or incidents. Including the delivery of a major 21-day blockade that required a 150% uplift of resources.Following on from the Oxford Corridor Project, Ganymede continues to support Network Rail (WED) with resources on other projects.Value Added:An integrated Oxford delivery structure was created by key figures from Ganymede and Network Rail senior management team. The newly created dedicated account management team held a series of consultation events at the project depot. This helped allay any fears the project team had and introduced all the operatives to Ganymede. These events were pivotal in outlining the opportunities on the project, our plans as a business moving forward and the expectations from passengers.The programme involved a 21-day implementation time-frame for Ganymede to compliantly ensure the smooth integration of the incumbent workforce. Over 60 individuals were consulted and contracted to Ganymede resulting in no losses of any jobs. The Ganymede fleet department successfully sourced a large fleet of vehicles on to the project through our supply chain, ensuring business as usual from day one of the newly formed collaboration.As part of the staff transition / integration process and in preparation to the forthcoming planned blockade, we held a series of Safety Moment events. This enabled us to embed our safety culture, identify any skills gaps and develop a dedicated training programme.Fundamental to the blockade’s success, was the fact we ensured every shift had internal resource management or our safety team on site. Part of the process also included site update reports every 12 hours to the WED project team. The report outlined real time progress with information on planned work against programme, resource updates, safety close call reporting and resolution, safety status and potential contingency requirements.The ResultThrough a positive safety culture and a passionate resourceful attitude, the Oxford Corridor project was a major success. More importantly, all works were delivered without any lost time accidents or incidents, there were no overruns throughout the life of the project and all the works were delivered on time and within budget.Following on from the success of the Oxford Corridor Project, Ganymede continue to support the WED project team with resources for their ongoing projects.“As you know we completed what we can only be described as a significant piece of work in the Oxford area. We delivered a major milestone in the project successfully and with very few real issues. The professionalism on the WED team has been excellence and the attitudes great. I’m really proud of what we have all achieved as a team and am really grateful to you all. On the Whole I’ve been really impressed with the Ganymede team in taking on the mantel since Carillion’s demise and supporting Network Rail with the continued delivery of the Oxford project. I’ve found everybody in Ganymede has wanted to help an support that delivery and resolve any issues quickly. You should all be really proud of this team, well done and thank you.” Senior Programme Manager, Western Enhancements Delivery – Network RailGet in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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News and Insights
Joint employment initiative wins in Safer Communities Awards 2023
Joint employment initiative wins in Safer Communities Awards 2023 As part of our Being Socially Responsible core value, Ganymede have a commitment to ‘Employment as a Social Issue’. This means we collaboratively work with others in the industry to provide opportunities for those in hard-to-reach communities and utilise our local job knowledge to support people into work. Award winning On-Track Programme The On-Track Programme brings public and private entities intuitively together, taking unemployed through a cycle of mentoring, work experience, training before entering guaranteed Rail employment. The list of partnered bodies in the On-Track Programme include Ganymede Solutions; Absolute Training & Assessing Ltd; Probation Service; Cardiff City Council; Network Rail; Dyfodol; South Wales Police; Department for Work and Pensions. This work was recognised by The Safer Communities Awards for Wales, a national body which celebrates and showcases the work being undertaken across Wales to make communities better in multiple areas. On Thursday 30th November 2023 the inaugural Safer Communities Awards Ceremony was held at the Village Hotel, Swansea.Our programme was shortlisted in the Partnership category, which we were adjudged the winner. Stuart Fraser, Accounts Director for Ganymede said: “I am genuinely proud of our team in Wales and how Ganymede have been given the opportunity to be involved in such a worthy initiative alongside our training partner; Absolute Training & Assessing Ltd, who collaborated with the Probation Service; Cardiff City Council; Network Rail; Dyfodol; South Wales Police; Department for Work and Pensions.There is no doubt that all parties involved have been and will be a vital cog in the rehabilitation of these former offenders moreover, I am genuinely optimistic that our impact will help give the individuals included on the “On Track Programme” a true sense of purpose and a career in rail that has great development opportunities."
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Ganymede Subcontractor Forum Winter 2023
Ganymede continue to strengthen Subcontractor Partnership with second collaborative eventFollowing the launch of this initiative in June 2023, we are delighted to share the success of our second Subcontractor Partnership event hosted at our head office, the Derby Conference Centre. As part of the Network Rail CP6 Contingent Labour framework and to encourage more work with SME’s, Ganymede have selected and approved a number of subcontractors to fulfil our obligations. With this in mind, we have developed a HSEQ and operational strategy with initiatives set to take us into CP7, with objectives through KPIs to measure our progress and achieve this aim.It is excellent to see how the Ganymede Subcontractor Partnership has developed since our initial event back in June, with such a high level of cooperation and engagement from so many within the supply chain. Oliver Wright, Operations Director of Ganymede Rail said: "I am delighted to express my utmost satisfaction with the sub-contractor forum we held this week. The level of engagement and active participation from everyone involved was truly commendable. It was great to witness the collective dedication and commitment towards our shared goals. I am confident that this forum has paved the way for even greater collaboration and success in the future. Thank you all for making this day a resounding success."We are passionate about further strengthening this collaboration, so for this forum we invited Ash Construction Group, Lightfoot and Safeaid to contribute.Tony Allday, National Labour & Recruitment Director of Ash Construction Group said: "It was a pleasure to be included in the day. We found it very insightful, and we hope that the collaborative working and innovation we are all working on together is starting to come to fruition for the benefit of everyone involved." Thank you to all those who attended this event, we trust you found the day worthwhile and look forward to hosting our next event in 2024.
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Safety First Newsletter - Summer 2023
The Summer 2023 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.In this edition we focus on:Lessons LearntSimplification of NR/L2/OHS/019 Safety of People at Work on or Near the Line: Issue 12Electrical Safety Step UpSpotlight on SafetyClose Call ReportingUnderstanding the RailwayAbbreviations of Railway organisations and associationsEventsGanymede Subcontractor ForumSummer 2023 Safety MomentsRail Safety WeekRail LiveHealth and WellbeingDehydrationSummer working remindersThe Samarathon Read the Summer 2023 Safety First Newsletter hereAs 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.
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Safety Moment Events - Summer 2023
Ganymede are delighted to share the success of our Summer 2023 Safety Moment events Taking place across the UK in Scotland, Kent, Wales and Doncaster, Ganymede Safety Moment events are held once a quarter and give our rail operatives the opportunity to hear about the latest safety initiatives and industry messages. We also use these events to encourage our workforce to #SpeakUp, ask questions and voice their thoughts and any concerns.The focus of our Summer 2023 Safety Moments was around our #SpeakUp and encouraging Close Call reporting. We also explained the importance of reporting accidents and incidents immediately to Ganymede and briefed our operatives on the fair culture and how it is used to protect any individuals involved, ensuring any actions implemented are fair.We also briefed the Network Rail Electrical Step Up to Safety. The Electrical Safety Step-Up is part of the wider Culture Industry Approach strategy to address cultural change and recommendations from recent electrical incidents around both the overhead line and conductor rail electrification systems.”As always, it was pleasing to see an excellent turn out for these events, and it is fantastic to see just how engaged our operatives are in our Safety First, Safety Always ethos.Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ said of the events:“It was well worth the visits and the time spent at our local offices meeting many of our workers to share our safety, health and wellbeing initiatives and messages through the promotion of our Speak Up campaign.I don’t think you can beat face to face engagement with your frontline workforce, who are the most valuable persons within any business. Meeting these individuals brought out all the passion and emotion that I have for their safety, as honest conversations and discussions developed between us all ensuring 2-way communications were achieved throughout."We trust all attendees found the sessions useful and engaging. As a business we are committed to raising awareness and sharing safety messages to our workforce to help keep everyone safe so the value in these sessions cannot be understated.The next series of Safety Moment events will resume in the Autumn.
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Our team at Terex found the Ganymede Connect extremely helpful towards filling one of our recent vacant roles. The video software gave us the opportunity to be involved right from the beginning and have increased visibility and control of the shortlisting process. The video screening was not only super-fast and efficient but also made the whole experience a lot more personal and interactive. I would definitely recommend it for any business and candidates who want to make the most out of the process
A Peake
HR Manager
Ganymede Connect makes the recruitment process so much easier. Having candidate interviews available to view remotely means the selection process becomes vastly more efficient. No longer do the Interviewers have to be together in one place, reducing the need to coordinate diaries. Candidate interviews can also be tailored to answer the specific questions relating to the assignment, making the selection process much quicker. Simply put, Ganymede Connect is a game-changer for staff recruitment
D Paris
Head of Engineering Services
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