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about ganymede

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

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

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

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

OUR SERVICES

Labour Supply

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

Contract Recruitment

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

Permanent Recruitment

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

Executive Search

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

OUR VALUES

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

Socially Responsible

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

People Are Our Passion

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

Taking Pride

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

Delivering Excellence

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

Safety First, Safety Always

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

OUR sectors

2 YEAR GUARANTEE

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

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

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

partner has a vested interest in your success.

Case Studies

Employer Branding, Attraction and Engagement

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

Ganymede Engage

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

IR35: Important Information for End Hirers

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

How to Effectively Work from Home

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

How to Choose the Best Engineering Recruitment Agency

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

5 Reasons to Hire Engineering Contractors

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

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WHAT OUR Clients SAY

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

Engineering Supervisor

Amey

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

Business Manager

Volker Rail

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

Programme Manager

Network Rail

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

Works Delivery Director

Network Rail

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

Works Delivery Manager

Network Rail

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Charity Golf Day: Railway Benefit Fund

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

Smart News Newsletter - Spring 2026

The latest edition of Smart News, Ganymede’s Energy newsletter, is now available to read.In this edition we focus on:General UpdatesA message from Joe Prestedge, Head of EnergyOperations UpdateCorporate CharityDelivering Excellence - Celebrating the achievements of our EngineersWinners of the Delivering Excellence awards are announced, recognising those who go above and beyond for customers and fellow employees.Spotlight on SafetyChecking your fusesKnowing your speed limitsYour Key ContactsRead the Spring 2026 Smart News 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 Smart News, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below.

Charlotte Cruise Leads Women in Rail Inclusion Event

Charlotte Cruise Leads Women in Rail Inclusion EventCharlotte Cruise, Chair of Women in Rail East Midlands and Client Relationship Manager at Ganymede, recently hosted a Women in Rail and The Railway Club seminar and networking event.The event, themed Allyship and Inclusion, brought together rail professionals from across the industry to discuss how to build stronger, more supportive workplaces.Supporting Inclusion in the Rail IndustryAs Chair of Women in Rail East Midlands, Charlotte played a key role in organising and delivering the event, bringing together industry experts to share insights on the importance of creating inclusive environments and supporting others in the workplace.The session focused on practical ways individuals and businesses can improve inclusion, while also highlighting the role of allyship in driving long term change across the rail sector.Charlotte said:“Allyship and inclusion are key to building better workplaces. It is about listening, supporting others and creating an environment where people feel confident to be themselves and do their best work.”The event also saw strong engagement from attendees, including male allies, showing the growing commitment across the rail industry to improving diversity and inclusion.Industry SpeakersThe panel featured experienced professionals from across the rail sector, who shared honest and practical insights:Lucy Prior MBE, Octavius, with over 15 years’ experience across the sector and recognised with an MBE for services to rail exports Adam Sergent, Network Rail, Founder and Chair of Neurodiversity in Transport and Diversity and Inclusion Lead for Young Rail ProfessionalsJoanne Boocock, Alstom, shortlisted for Women in Rail Inspirational Woman of the Year Their combined experience brought valuable perspective to the discussion and helped drive meaningful conversation around inclusion and allyship in rail.Key Takeaways from the EventSeveral clear themes came out of the discussion:Take opportunities and back yourselfDo not let fear or imposter syndrome hold you back. Stepping forward and saying yes can open new doors.Make time for allyshipSupporting others should be part of everyday work. Small actions can make a big difference and help create a more inclusive culture.Listen and understand othersTaking time to listen helps build empathy and stronger working relationships across teams.Inclusion improves performanceTeams that feel safe and supported perform better. Inclusive environments lead to stronger, more innovative and resilient businesses.Charlotte’s Role in Women in Rail East MidlandsCharlotte has been part of Women in Rail East Midlands since 2018 and became Chair in 2026. She plays a key role in supporting events, building networks and encouraging more people to join and progress in the rail industry.Women in Rail focuses on attracting, engaging, supporting and promoting diverse talent across the sector. Regional events like this help bring those aims to life and create real impact.Ganymede’s CommitmentAt Ganymede, we know that people are at the centre of the rail industry. Supporting inclusion and wellbeing helps create safer, stronger and more effective teams.Charlotte’s involvement in Women in Rail reflects our commitment to improving diversity and supporting the future workforce.Get Involved with Women in RailIf you are interested in building your network, supporting inclusion or exploring opportunities within the rail industry, Women in Rail East Midlands offers a range of ways to get involved.You can attend upcoming events, become a member, volunteer your time or partner with the regional group to support future initiatives.To find out more or register your interest, contact the East Midlands team at eastmidlands@womeninrail.org or connect directly with Charlotte to learn more.Charlotte Cruise📧 charlotte.cruise@ganymedesolutions.co.uk📞 07583 083 743Connect with Charlotte on Linkedin

Safety First Newsletter - Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 edition of Safety First, Ganymede’s safety newsletter is now available to read.In this edition we focus on:Spotlight on Safety Lessons LearntHand & Finger InjuriesSituational AwarenessNetwork Rail Life Saving RulesKnow your speed limitsClose CallsKey messagesSafety Moments EventsPTS Recertification - Electronic Logbook (ELB) EntriesCorporate Charity 2025 - 2026Ganymede Charity Golf Day Read the Spring 2026 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.

Ganymede Subcontractor Forum Spring 2026

Ganymede Subcontractor Forum - April 2026On Wednesday 15th April, the Ganymede Rail team welcomed our valued supply chain partners to Canterbury Rugby Club for our Spring Subcontractor Forum, continuing our commitment to collaboration, safety and continuous improvement across the rail industry.Hosted by our Health, Safety & Environment team alongside operational leaders, the forum brought together subcontractors from across our network to share insight, align on key industry standards and strengthen the relationships that underpin safe and effective delivery.A Day Focused on Safety, Communication and CollaborationThe forum provided an open and engaging platform for discussion, with a strong focus on safety critical communications, wellbeing and shared responsibility across the supply chain.Key sessions included:Electrical Updates: Daniel Webb, Network RailDaniel joined us in person to provide the latest updates on electrical standards and developments across the network, helping ensure alignment and understanding across all partners.Mental Health & Industry Support: Alfie Ruffell and Bradlee Williams, SPEAKA powerful and insightful session exploring mental health initiatives within the industry, highlighting the importance of open conversations and the support available to individuals and teams.Safety Critical Communications Standard: Gary Lobue, GanymedeAn interactive discussion where subcontractors shared progress, challenges and best practice in working towards the Network Rail Standard for the Management of Safety Critical Communications. This session encouraged honest dialogue and practical solutions to support consistent implementation across projects.Throughout the day, conversations were open, constructive and solutions led. Our partners shared experiences, challenged thinking and worked collaboratively to identify opportunities for improvement, reinforcing a collective commitment to raising standards across the rail industry.It was also great to be joined by Signal PPE and Navigation Security Systems, showcasing their innovative solutions.The forum closed with an open discussion, giving attendees the opportunity to raise additional topics and shape future sessions.Dean Frost, Head of Rail (South), said: “It was well attended, and there was exactly the right balance with the presentations, covering a wide range of safety, health, wellbeing and innovation topics. I genuinely feel that days like yesterday highlight how closely we work with our SMEs and more importantly, how much we value those relationships and the effort that goes into building them.”Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. We’re proud to work alongside such committed partners and look forward to continuing to build a safer, stronger and more connected supply chain.

Ganymede Solutions Appointed to Long Term SCCL Framework with Southern Renewals Enterprise

Ganymede has been awarded a long-term contract through the Southern Renewals Enterprise’s Safety Critical and Contingent Labour (SCCL) framework to supply safety critical and contingent labour resources to the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), further strengthening its position as a trusted workforce partner within the UK rail sector. The contract, which commences in April 2026, will see Ganymede support the delivery of one of the most significant rail infrastructure programmes currently underway in the UK. Through this agreement, Ganymede will provide a consistent supply of highly skilled safety critical personnel and contingent labour, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of renewals work across Network Rail’s Southern region. Unlike traditional labour contracts, the appointment forms part of SRE’s SCCL framework - a standardised, collaborative approach designed to ensure consistently high levels of safety, competence and assurance across the Enterprise. Supporting a Major Collaborative Delivery Model The Southern Renewals Enterprise is a 10 year, £9 billion programme established in April 2024 to transform how renewals are delivered across Kent, Sussex and Wessex. The model brings together Network Rail and key delivery partners VolkerFitzpatrick, Octavius, AtkinsRéalis and VolkerRail. Designed to improve efficiency, productivity and long-term value, the SRE model moves away from traditional delivery structures. Instead, it focuses on integrated, multi disciplinary working, enabling better planning, stronger collaboration and more consistent delivery across the lifecycle of renewals projects through to 2034. By aligning partners under a single enterprise approach, SRE aims to drive safer delivery, reduce costs and improve performance across a complex and heavily used part of the UK rail network. Working Within the SCCL Framework Ganymede’s appointment sits within SRE’s Safety Critical and Contingent Labour (SCCL) framework, which has been established to create a single, consistent way of working across safety-critical roles within the Enterprise.The framework brings together a defined group of Ecosystem partners under shared standards for competence, compliance and workforce assurance, supporting safer delivery and greater consistency across programmes operating at scale. As a framework partner, Ganymede will work collaboratively alongside SRE and its delivery organisations to support planning, mobilisation and delivery in line with the Enterprise’s long-term objectives. Enabling Safe and Reliable Delivery A key requirement of the SRE model, and a central objective of the SCCL framework is the ability to access a reliable, compliant and highly skilled workforce at scale. Ganymede’s role within the programme will be to ensure that safety critical and contingent labour requirements are met consistently, supporting delivery teams across a wide range of disciplines. With extensive experience across track, civils, signalling and wider rail technical disciplines, Ganymede is well positioned to support the operational demands of a programme of this size and complexity. The business will work closely with SRE partners to provide workforce solutions that align with programme timelines, safety standards and evolving delivery requirements. Ganymede is proud to be part of this journey and to support the continued improvement and resilience of the UK’s rail network.

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