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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Rail Technical
Ganymede Rail Technical 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 Sig...
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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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Celebrating Renata's Five Year Career Journey at Ganymede
Celebrating Renata's Five Year Career Journey at GanymedeAt Ganymede, we're passionate about helping people build rewarding long term careers. We believe in recognising potential, investing in development and creating opportunities for our people to grow.As Renata celebrates five years with the business, we're reflecting on her journey from Compliance Administrator to Compliance Team Leader, the experiences that have shaped her career and the role she now plays in supporting our clients, candidates and wider workforce.From New Starter to Team LeaderLooking back, Renata remembers the recruitment process as the first indication of the supportive culture that continues to define her experience today."Rachael was my first point of contact and she was really friendly. She explained the role really well and made the whole interview process a positive experience. There was loads of communication throughout the recruitment and onboarding process, so I always knew what was happening."Although Compliance was completely new to her, Renata quickly found herself surrounded by colleagues who were willing to share their knowledge and help her succeed."I didn't know much about Compliance, so there was a lot to learn. My colleagues were brilliant. They took the time to teach me, answered all my questions and introduced me to lots of key people across the business."Growing Through OpportunityOver the past five years, Renata has progressed from Compliance Administrator to Compliance Coordinator before stepping into her current role as Compliance Team Leader.Alongside developing her knowledge of recruitment and the industries Ganymede supports, including rail and energy, she's also grown in confidence."It's definitely helped me become more confident and resilient, both professionally and personally."Having moved to the UK, working with colleagues across the business also helped Renata settle into a new environment and build confidence both in and outside of work.Ganymede has continued to support her development through a Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management, while also giving her the opportunity to become involved in areas beyond her day to day role, including external audits and wider business improvement initiatives.Supporting Safe DeliveryBehind every successful placement is a robust compliance process and today Renata leads the team responsible for supporting all 10 Ganymede and ATA offices across the UK.From onboarding candidates and ensuring they meet legal, industry and client requirements to maintaining the accreditations our clients rely on, the Compliance Team plays a vital role in helping Ganymede deliver safe, high quality workforce solutions.One of Renata's proudest achievements has been helping Ganymede achieve the Workforce Assured accreditation, alongside her recent promotion to Team Leader."Being promoted has given me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills and take on more responsibility."A Culture That Supports PeopleWhen asked what has kept her at Ganymede for five years, Renata's answer is simple."The people are what make Ganymede such a great place to work. Everyone is friendly and supportive and it's a really nice team to be part of."She also values the opportunities to continue learning, spend time with colleagues through company social events and enjoy a healthy work life balance, all of which have contributed to a rewarding career.For anyone considering a career in compliance, Renata has some simple advice."Have the confidence to apply for roles, even if you think you don't have any direct experience. There are always transferable skills and Ganymede has allowed me to develop mine."Lauren Bradford, Head of Compliance and Assurance commented:"Renata’s journey over the past five years is something I’m really proud of. She joined Ganymede with no previous compliance experience, but she’s taken every opportunity to learn and has grown into a Team Leader who plays an important role in supporting our business, clients and candidates.Her commitment, professionalism and willingness to keep developing herself really reflect the values we look for at Ganymede.Congratulations on this fantastic milestone, Renata. Thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the last five years. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do next."Looking AheadAs she looks to the future, Renata is excited to continue learning and developing both professionally and as a leader."I don't think you ever stop learning and I'm excited to see what opportunities Ganymede has for me in the future."She also hopes the Compliance Team continues to be recognised as a reliable and supportive team that helps the wider business succeed.Renata's journey from Compliance Administrator to Compliance Team Leader is a fantastic example of what's possible when talented people are supported to learn, develop and take on new challenges.Congratulations, Renata, on reaching five years with Ganymede. Thank you for everything you've contributed so far. We look forward to seeing where your career takes you next.
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Putting Safety into Action: Our Rail Safety Week Pledge Board
Rail Safety Week provides an opportunity for the industry to come together and think about what safety means in practice. Not just through policies and procedures, but through the choices we make every day.At Rail Live 2026, we wanted to create something that encouraged visitors to stop for a moment and reflect on their own contribution to a positive safety culture.To support Rail Safety Week, we introduced a pledge board on our stand and invited visitors to make a personal commitment towards creating a safer working environment wherever they go.What started as a simple idea quickly became one of the most engaging parts of our stand.Throughout the two days, visitors took the time to read the pledges already displayed, share stories from their own experiences and add commitments of their own.Some focused on supporting colleagues, pledging to "Always be a shoulder to lean on #MatesinMind."Others reinforced the importance of taking a moment to pause and reassess, writing;"Take 5! Life saving rules!"Several visitors highlighted the need to speak up when something does not seem right, committing that; "If I see it, I will say it!!"while others emphasised the value of communication and understanding by pledging to "Listen and ensure full understanding of all site safety briefings."The board created an opportunity for conversations that may not otherwise have happened at a busy industry event. Visitors spoke openly about the importance of speaking up, learning from incidents and ensuring safety remains a priority regardless of role, location or experience, to ensure everyone returns home safely at the end of each shift.The enthusiasm shown by those who took part demonstrated just how willing people are to engage in conversations about safety when given the opportunity. It was encouraging to see so many professionals from across the rail sector sharing ideas and commitments, all united by the common goal of ensuring everyone returns home safely at the end of every shift.Thank you to everyone who visited our stand, shared their experiences and added a pledge to the board.Together, these small pledges represent a collective commitment to making our industry safer, stronger and more resilient, reflecting Ganymede's values and our belief that Safety First, Safety Always should underpin everything we do.Hear from some of those who made pledges on the day:
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Rail Live 2026: Connecting with the Industry and Championing Safety
Rail Live 2026: Connecting with the Industry and Championing SafetyOver two days at Rail Live 2026, the Ganymede team were proud to exhibit alongside organisations from across the rail supply chain, reconnecting with customers, partners and industry peers while discussing the opportunities and priorities shaping the future of Britain's railway.As one of the UK's largest outdoor rail exhibitions, Rail Live continues to provide a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas and showcase the expertise and tailored workforce solutions that support our customers in delivering critical rail infrastructure projects.This year's event also coincided with Rail Safety Week, giving us the perfect opportunity to reinforce a message that underpins everything we do at Ganymede: Safety First, Safety Always.To mark the occasion, we introduced a Rail Safety Week pledge board, inviting visitors to share a personal commitment towards creating a safer working environment wherever they go. Whether pledging to challenge unsafe behaviours, prioritise wellbeing or simply take a moment to check in with colleagues, each contribution demonstrated the collective responsibility we all share in maintaining a positive safety culture.The pledge board sparked meaningful conversations throughout the event and served as a reminder that safety extends beyond policies and procedures. It is about the everyday actions and decisions that help ensure everyone returns home safely at the end of each shift.Thank you to everyone who visited our stand, shared their experiences and added a pledge to the board. We look forward to continuing those conversations and working together to support a safer, stronger and more resilient railway.
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Why Recognising Fatigue Matters in Safety Critical Work
Rail Safety Week: Why Recognising Fatigue Matters in Safety Critical WorkFatigue is one of the most significant risks in safety critical industries. While it may not be as visible as other workplace hazards, its impact on concentration, awareness, reaction times and decision making can have serious consequences.Whether working on track, in a depot or travelling to and from site, fatigue can affect anyone. That is why, during Rail Safety Week, we are encouraging open conversations about fatigue and reinforcing the importance of Fitness for Duty across our workforce.Why Fatigue Is a Safety RiskFeeling tired after a long shift is something most people will experience. However, fatigue goes beyond simply feeling tired.Fatigue can affect a person's ability to concentrate, process information and respond to changing situations. It can reduce awareness of hazards, increase the likelihood of mistakes and impact decision making, all of which are particularly important in safety critical environments.Common signs of fatigue can include:Difficulty concentratingForgetfulness or missed steps in a taskSlower reactionsReduced awareness of surroundingsChanges in mood or irritabilityRecognising these signs in ourselves and others is an important part of maintaining a safe working environment.What We're Doing at GanymedeAt Ganymede, we believe managing fatigue is a shared responsibility and an important part of creating a strong safety culture.Over the coming months, we are continuing to strengthen our approach through updated fatigue awareness training for managers, helping them better understand the impacts of fatigue and how to support their teams.We are also placing greater emphasis on fatigue, Fitness for Duty and the ORR Fatigue Factors during our Safety Moment events. These sessions provide opportunities for our workforce to engage directly with our HSEQ team and senior leaders, discuss concerns and share experiences from across our projects and operations.Alongside this, we continue to work with the wider industry through our involvement in the Industry Fatigue Working Group, helping to share best practice and contribute to ongoing improvements in fatigue management.How You Can Play Your PartManaging fatigue is not solely the responsibility of employers or managers. Every member of the workforce has a role to play.This Rail Safety Week, we are encouraging our operatives to:Be honest about how you are feeling. If fatigue could impact your ability to work safely, speak to your supervisor or manager.Look out for your colleagues. Sometimes the signs of fatigue are easier to spot in others than in ourselves.Get involved in Safety Moments and share your experiences, questions and ideas.Prioritise rest and recovery wherever possible, both during and outside of work.By working together and having open conversations, we can continue to strengthen our safety culture and help ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of every shift.Join the Conversation This Rail Safety WeekAt Ganymede, we believe the best safety cultures are built on open conversations, shared responsibility and a willingness to speak up when something is not right.Fatigue can affect anyone, but by recognising the signs, supporting our colleagues and feeling confident to raise concerns, we can all play a part in reducing risk.This Rail Safety Week, we encourage everyone to get involved in the conversation, attend a Safety Moment and share their experiences.Because when it comes to safety, every voice matters and every action counts.
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Ganymede Charity Golf Day Raises £13,370 for Railway Benefit Fund
Ganymede Solutions is delighted to announce that our 2026 Charity Golf Day raised an incredible £13,370 for Railway Benefit FundHeld at Morley Hayeson 9th June 2026, the event brought together 18 fully sponsored teams from across the rail industry for a day of golf, networking and fundraising for Railway Benefit Fund. While the weather certainly kept us on our toes, the enthusiasm and generosity shown throughout the day never wavered.A huge thank you goes to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated prizes and supported the event. Highlights included our on course competitions, generously sponsored by Dynamic Group and Railsafe Group, our eye catching red golf polos sponsored by GARMENTEC GROUP LTD and an amazing raffle featuring 27 fantastic prizes.We would also like to thank our team sponsors:Rail Safe Group Volker Rail Sisk Balfour Beatty RailStonebridge PayKingsbridge Crown RailDT Source Signal Jeep RailAsh Construction GroupSterling GroupHigh MotiveConform SafetyRichfieldDynamic Group Suzy Powell, Fundraising Manager at Railway Benefit Fund said "A huge thank you to Ganymede for putting on such a brilliant golf day, and for raising an incredible amount for RBF in the process. Days like this only happen because people show up and get behind the cause, so thank you to everyone who took part. Your support genuinely matters. It means we can be there for the Railway Family when life throws up the most difficult challenges."Paul Crompton, Managing Director at Ganymede Solutions said "To raise £13,370 for Railway Benefit Fund is an incredible achievement and one that everyone involved should be proud of. Thank you to our sponsors, guests and the Ganymede team for helping create such a fantastic day in support of a truly worthwhile cause."Thank you to the Ganymede team, our clients, suppliers and industry partners who helped make the day such a success. Together, we have raised vital funds for Railway Benefit Fund and made a real difference to a fantastic charity.Contact Suzy and Mike fundraising@railwaybenefitfund.org.uk www.railwaybenefitfund.org.ukTo view the event gallery, scroll through the pictures below or see the full album here.
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Celebrating Tom Cleverley's Five-Year Journey at Ganymede
Celebrating Tom Cleverley's Five-Year Journey at GanymedeThis year marks a special milestone for Tom Cleverley as he celebrates five years with Ganymede and 10 years in recruitment.Over the past five years, Tom has built strong relationships with clients and candidates across the rail and civil engineering sectors, progressed into a Client Relationship Manager role and become a valued member of the Ganymede team. To celebrate the occasion, we sat down with Tom to reflect on his journey so far, the achievements he is most proud of and the advice he would give to those considering a career in recruitment.A Decade in RecruitmentFor those who may not know Tom, his route into recruitment wasn't a traditional one."This year marks 10 years for me in recruitment as well as five years at Ganymede so quite a significant year for me professionally. I've worked full time since I was 16 years old, mostly in sales, marketing and coaching roles prior to my life in recruitment but can say hand on heart, I found my passion in recruitment.I've always been the type of person to get along with everyone and see the best in people. I try and be honest and direct both in my personal and professional life and I love nothing more than building lasting relationships, all of which I find now in my work.Joining the business five years ago from a standing start, I was taken aback by just how quickly my desk built up. Reconnecting with old clients and gaining new ones, the first 18 months on my road to promotion seemed to fly by with so many achievements along the way."Growing in ConfidenceWhen asked about the biggest change he has seen in himself professionally since joining Ganymede, Tom points to the growth in his confidence."In all honesty, it's hard to put a finger on one particular big change. Joining with five years' experience already under the belt, there wasn't anything substantial that needed changing but more a lot of tweaks to polish up my quality across the board both internally and externally.If I was to pick one standout area, I'd say it's my confidence. I joined feeling a bit downtrodden after a couple of tough years working in other markets and around Covid and Chris O'Connor spent a lot of time with me early on, working on my imposter syndrome and helping to regrow my confidence in my own ability."A Proud Career MilestoneOne achievement stands out above all others when Tom reflects on his career so far."I'd say my promotion to Client Relationship Manager so early on would be my proudest moment. When I joined, the CRM team was a relatively freshly established team but filled with the best. Mark, Katie and Chris stood out to me with how they went about delivering high-quality services to a portfolio of key accounts and I quickly decided this was the route for me.To be promoted into this role after less than two years in the business felt like the ultimate achievement and a real reflection of how much I'd developed professionally since joining Ganymede."The People Behind the ProjectsHaving worked closely with professionals across rail and civil engineering for many years, Tom says it is the people that continue to inspire him most."My favourite thing about the rail and civil engineering industries by far is the people. I find it incredible to see the variety of characters and experience spread across the sectors.One day I'll be speaking with a Master's degree qualified engineer, the next a Senior Programme Manager that worked their way up off the tools. There's no set route into any of the roles we deal with week by week and the diverse mix of personalities and experience is something that makes me aspire for my own children to move into Engineering and the technical sectors."What Makes Recruitment Rewarding?While recruitment is often viewed simply as matching people to jobs, Tom believes there is much more happening behind the scenes."I think a lot of people don't realise what happens behind the scenes. For every job we raise or fill, months or years of effort have gone into developing relationships and trust with our clients to get the role.Candidates usually don't just appear or apply for the position. We've spent the same time building networks of candidates and understanding their next move or aspirations.Recruitment is all about relationships and understanding people. Helping clients find the right talent and supporting candidates with their next career move is one of the things I enjoy most about the job."Why Ganymede?When asked what has made Ganymede the right place to continue developing professionally, Tom's answer was simple."The team around me. We genuinely have the best team I've worked with in my career, all likeminded, honest and friendly people who just want to do a great job and thrive."Advice for Future RecruitersAfter 10 years in recruitment, Tom's advice to those starting out centres around patience, consistency and building relationships."The first couple of years in recruitment are where you build the foundations for your future success and I've seen some incredible recruiters grow during that time.Be patient, give it time, every call gets you closer to that relationship that lasts. My longest-running clients have worked with me for my entire career but they didn't come easily.Just work hard, trust the process and be patient and within three years, you'll see the reward of your hard work and honesty."As Tom celebrates five years with Ganymede, his journey is a great example of how strong relationships, hard work and the support of a great team can help build a successful and rewarding career.Congratulations, Tom, on five fantastic years with Ganymede. We look forward to seeing what the future holds.
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