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
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Rail
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 ...
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Energy & Utilities
Energy Workforce Solutions That Power Net Zero ProgressAs a leading energy and utilities operational workforce provider, Ganymede provides flexible, safety-first workforce solutions across home e...
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Water & Environment
Ganymede have extensive experience recruiting into the Water and Wastewater sector, we work with you to develop and deliver the solution you need. Ganymede provides recruitment expertise to multi...
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Transportation
We pride ourselves in not just supplying to, but also fully immersing ourselves in the transportation sector, and have done so for over 50 years. Ganymede work hard to identify transferable skills ...
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Highways
Ganymede play an important part in highways, ensuring our clients have the best engineers capable of delivering projects on time and to budget. We support highways projects from planning and design...
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Construction
Ganymede has worked closely with clients on some of the most impressive commercial and residential construction projects throughout the UK, hiring for every stage of the process from design to buil...
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Signalling
Ganymede Signalling offers a full range of signalling resources and project delivery support across the UK. Including Installation and Testing, New Works Tester, Projects Support/Advice and Signall...
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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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Event: Powering Net Zero - Workforce Strategies Conference
Powering Net Zero: Workforce Strategies Conference Wednesday 18th March 2026 | Derby Conference CentreGanymede Solutions is proud to host Powering Net Zero: Workforce Strategies Conference, a major Net Zero skills event at the Derby Conference Centre on Wednesday 18th March 2026.This sustainability conference will bring together leading experts from the UK energy and utilities sector to explore one of the most urgent challenges of our time: how to achieve ambitious Net Zero targets while tackling a growing skills shortage.Delegates will hear about proven solutions for managing operational teams, how behavioural science and innovation can improve workforce performance, and practical steps to build the skilled, sustainable energy workforce our future demands.The Derby Conference Centre, home to Ganymede’s headquarters and a venue with recognised environmental accreditation, provides the perfect location for this important conversation.Keynote Speakers at the Net Zero Skills EventJules Reed, Behavioural Scientist, Ganymede SolutionsExploring how behavioural science can help organisations understand human factors, support operational workforces, and manage cultural change effectively.James Naughton, Senior Improvement and Integration Manager, OVODiscussing the role of AI in human decision making, processes, and safe operations, with practical examples from OVO’s implementation journey.Vardaan Shekhawat, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, ECITBHighlighting the challenge of sourcing and developing the 400000 workers needed by 2030 to achieve Net Zero targets, and how industry can respond.Andy Taylor, Partnerships Director, Band of BuildersAddressing mental health in the energy and utilities industry and how businesses can create supportive environments for their operational teams.Event Details📍 Venue: The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Derby📅 Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026⏰ Time: 9:20 - 2:30, including complimentary refreshments and lunchWho Should Attend This Net Zero and Sustainability Event?This event is designed for:Business leaders in energy and utilitiesHR professionals and workforce plannersOperational managers and business improvement specialistsEngineers, Operatives, and ApprenticesAnyone passionate about Net Zero, sustainability, and the future of the UK energy industryWhy Attend the Powering Net Zero Event?This unique Net Zero conference in Derby offers the chance to hear directly from industry leaders, share experiences, and gain practical strategies to take back to your organisation. Alongside expert talks, there will be valuable opportunities for networking and discussion with peers across the energy and utilities sector.Click here to register for your free place at the Derby Conference Centre on Wednesday 18th March 2026, for the UK’s leading Net Zero skills event, run by Ganymede.
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Ganymede Supports Future Talent at Littleover School Mock Interview Day
Ganymede Supports Future Talent at Littleover School Mock Interview DayHelping Year 11 Students Build Confidence for Their Future CareersGanymede is proud to support future talent through meaningful community engagement. As part of our volunteering opportunities, Lauren Bradford, Head of Compliance and Assurance, visited Littleover Community School to take part in their Year 11 mock interview day.Lauren found the conversations uplifting. Many of the pupils had never taken part in a formal interview before, and for some it was one of the first times they had spoken to an unfamiliar adult in a structured environment. Even so, the students approached each conversation with maturity, curiosity, and a genuine willingness to learn. Their confidence grew quickly as they settled into the discussions and began expressing their interests and ambitions with increasing ease.The day highlighted something we see across the industries we support. When people are given space, guidance, and the chance to try something new. Potential becomes progress. The students’ openness made the experience rewarding and demonstrated how impactful early career support can be. It also reflected the values that guide how we work at Ganymede, where people sit at the centre of everything we do and where our commitment to supporting local communities plays a role in helping young people prepare for their future careers.Lauren described the students as a credit to the school. Their honesty, enthusiasm, and readiness to embrace the experience made the day memorable. Taking part in the mock interview event was time well spent and reinforced why volunteering remains an important part of how we contribute to the communities we work within.
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Spreading festive joy through Revive’s Secret Santa Appeal
Spreading festive joy through Revive’s Secret Santa AppealGanymede is delighted to share that the team has once again taken part in the Revive Healthy Living Centre Secret Santa Appeal. A group from Ganymede joined together to put together gifts for ten children from three families. Each child had created a personal wish list, and the team took great pleasure in matching those wishes with presents that will help make their Christmas feel a little brighter. The appeal supports children in Derby who are facing incredibly tough circumstances, so it remains a privilege for Ganymede to play a part in this effort. Referrals are still coming through to Revive even in December, and they are working tirelessly to reach as many children as possible. It is already clear that the number of children they will be supporting this year is set to be higher than ever.Thank you to everyone involved for their enthusiasm and generosity. Taking part in Secret Santa has become a tradition the team genuinely looks forward to, and this year has been no exception. A brilliant team effort, and a great way to begin the festive season.
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Understanding the Upcoming Umbrella Company Legislation and Joint & Several Liability
Understanding the Upcoming Umbrella Company Legislation and Joint & Several LiabilityOn 6 April 2026, new rules under the Finance Bill 2025-26, introduced through the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003, will come into force, changing how responsibility for PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is shared across labour supply chains. The legislation introduces joint and several liability, meaning that liability for unpaid tax can extend beyond the umbrella company to include recruitment agencies and, in some cases, end clients.Implications for Agencies and ClientsWhile the legislation aims to raise standards and reduce non-compliance across the umbrella market, it represents a significant change in risk allocation. HMRC will have discretion to pursue any party in the chain, whether the umbrella, agency, or client, for unpaid PAYE and NICs. This creates a strong incentive for all parties to maintain oversight and ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.The position for clients is also important, as liability can extend to an end client if the umbrella company is engaged directly, or where the umbrella is engaged through a connected person. This might include a parent company, subsidiary, or another entity with shared ownership or control. In other words, liability may arise even where the contractual structure appears at first glance to sit elsewhere in the chain.Ganymede’s ApproachAs an FCSA Recruiter Partner, Ganymede is working closely with its umbrella supply chain to maintain transparency and oversight. The focus is on due diligence, compliance monitoring, and collaboration across the supply chain to strengthen accountability. These measures are designed to ensure that all parties in the chain operate in line with the new legislation, helping to safeguard both Ganymede and our clients from potential exposure under the joint and several liability rules.We have also sought the perspective of the FCSA to reflect the wider industry approach. Deb Murphy, Head of Operations at the FCSA, said:“Joint and several liability makes one thing absolutely clear, every link in the supply chain needs to be confident in who they are working with and how compliance is being managed.Using accredited providers is more important than ever, and FCSA Accreditation gives agencies and clients independent assurance that the umbrellas they engage meet the highest standards. In addition, tools like veriPAYE and Diligence Hub add an extra layer of transparency, allowing agencies to evidence payslip compliance, review financial stability, and maintain clear oversight. Strong partnerships, open communication, and consistently checking the basics will make all the difference as the new rules come into force.”This reinforces the importance of awareness across the supply chain and careful preparation ahead of the new legislation.More information on the draft legislation can be found here.
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Safety First Newsletter - Winter 2025
The Winter 2025 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s quarterly safety newsletter is now available to read.In this edition we focus on:Spotlight on Safety Lessons LearntProtecting Rail Workers from Industrial DiseasesClose callsNetwork Rail Life Saving RulesWinterisation: Be Prepared, Stay SafeKey messagesSentinel Logbook - Quick guide to the new processDeclaration of Secondary EmploymentSubcontractor ForumRead the Winter 2025 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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