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 from other backgrounds such as military, and regularly sponsor Women in Rail events, all with the aim of improving quality and diversity within UK transportation.
Our extensive background within transportation makes us the preferred recruitment supplier to some of the biggest operating companies in the country.
TRANSPORTATION RECRUITMENT
We recruit for a wide range of jobs across transportation, including rolling stock, aerospace, buses and trams.
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Rolling Stock / Railway
Train Presentation Operatives
Gateline Assistants
Customer Service Assistants
Electrical Fitters
Mechanical Fitters
Vehicle Builders
Test Technicians
Maintenance Technicians
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Aerospace
Aircraft Technician
Aircraft Mechanic
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Buses and Trams
Maintenance Technicians
Vehicle Builders
Mechanical Fitters
Electrical Fitters
Latest Jobs In Transportation
Dual Skilled Technician
£45000 - 55000 per year
Leeds
Dual Skilled Technician Leeds £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits + Over Time Opportunities Are you a qualified Mechanical and/or Electrical Technician looking for your next challenge? Apply your expertise in the UK rail industry and join a team that values your engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills. The Role and About You: As a Dual Skilled Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping critical assets in top condition. Your work will cover the full spectrum of mechanical and electrical maintenance on heavy-duty machinery, specialist vehicles, and associated systems. This is a safety-critical operations role where your attention to detail, accountability, and knowledge of mechanical/electrical engineering will be put to the test. Your responsibilities will include: Performing planned inspections, servicing, and overhauls on large mechanical and electrical systems Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on braking, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems Replacing and installing components such as motors, actuators, switchgear, and control panels Following technical documentation and schematics Completing condition checks, ensuring all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively within a skilled engineering team This role requires you to work on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern covering 2 days and 2 nights, with the working hours being 07:00 – 19:00/19:00 – 07:00. You must also pass pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check, a Drugs & Alcohol screening and a full rail medical. The Company: Join a leading UK rail operator that is committed to excellence and sustainability and is a prominent player within the UK's transport infrastructure. The company is committed to the development and well-being of its employees, offering a railway pension scheme, 28 days of holiday, plenty of over time opportunities and a stable career path with options to progress into supervisory, technical or field service roles. This role is ideal both for those that are new to the rail sector and those who have previously worked in this environment or have worked with similar equipment/machinery/vehicles. Next Steps: Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have the required Mechanical or Electrical Engineering skills and are looking for a rewarding role in a new industry, we encourage you to apply. Hit the apply button today or email Charlie.Corbett@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. I will personally review your application and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your career goals. About Ganymede Solutions: Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Exterior Train Cleaner
£14 - 14 per hour
Bedford
Exterior Train Cleaner Based at Bedford Carriage Sidings Starting at £13.85 per hour for a 6-month initial contract. The role offers the strong potential for a permanent position with the company, which includes additional benefits like free rail travel on their network. Ready for a new career with a bright, long-term future? Join a leading UK rail company as a Train Cleaner with the chance to become a permanent employee and enjoy great benefits. The role and about you As an Exterior Train Cleaner, you will be performing external cleaning on the outside of the train, such as applying cleaning solutions and using them to clean off any graffiti and dirt. This is a physically demanding job, so you must be physically fit and be okay with working in all elements, as the exterior cleaning takes place outside, meaning you will clean in all weather conditions. You will work on a Monday – Friday basis, with hours of working being 00:00 – 07:00. You are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work. You thrive in a physically demanding role and are prepared to work nights as part of a varied shift pattern. You must be able to pass a railway comprehensive drug and alcohol test. The Company Ganymede Solutions is proud to partner with a well-recognised, award-winning UK train operating company. Our client has a formidable reputation for innovation and is a leading name in the railway sector. They offer a secure and stable working environment with excellent opportunities for career progression. This is your chance to join an industry leader that provides bright, long-term futures for its employees. Next Steps If you are interested in this position, please hit the apply button or email Charlie.Corbett@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. Once your application is received, your details will be personally reviewed. We will get in touch within 48 hours to discuss your career goals and how this role could be the right fit for you. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Train Cleaner
£14 - 14 per hour
Bedford
Train Cleaner Based at Bedford Cauldwell Walk Depot Starting at £13.85 per hour for a 6-month initial contract. The role offers the strong potential for a permanent position with the company, which includes additional benefits like free rail travel on their network. Ready for a new career with a bright, long-term future? Join a leading UK rail company as a Train Cleaner with the chance to become a permanent employee and enjoy great benefits. The role and about you As a Train Cleaner, you will perform cleaning on areas of the train where it is visible and not visible to the public eye on the interior of the train (as in pulling out seats, cleaning around panels, back of toilets, etc). Typical duties include hoovering, buffering, wiping down surfaces, cleaning toilets, changing bins, CET tanking and picking up litter. You will work 5x nights across a Sunday – Saturday rota, with hours of work being 22:00 – 05:00. You are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work. You thrive in a physically demanding role and are prepared to work nights as part of a varied shift pattern. You must be able to pass a railway comprehensive drug and alcohol test. The Company Ganymede Solutions is proud to partner with a well-recognised, award-winning UK train operating company. Our client has a formidable reputation for innovation and is a leading name in the railway sector. They offer a secure and stable working environment with excellent opportunities for career progression. This is your chance to join an industry leader that provides bright, long-term futures for its employees. Next Steps If you are interested in this position, please hit the apply button or email Charlie.Corbett@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. Once your application is received, your details will be personally reviewed. We will get in touch within 48 hours to discuss your career goals and how this role could be the right fit for you. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Train Cleaner
£15 - 15 per hour
Bognor Regis
Train Cleaner Based at Bognor Regis Station Sidings Starting at £15.19 per hour for a 6-month initial contract. The role offers the strong potential for a permanent position with the company, which includes additional benefits like free rail travel on their network. Ready for a new career with a bright, long-term future? Join a leading UK rail company as a Train Cleaner with the chance to become a permanent employee and enjoy great benefits. The role and about you As a Train Cleaner, you will perform cleaning on areas of the train where it is visible and not visible to the public eye on the interior of the train (as in pulling out seats, cleaning around panels, back of toilets, etc). Typical duties include hoovering, buffering, wiping down surfaces, cleaning toilets, changing bins, CET tanking and picking up litter. You will work 5x nights across a Sunday – Saturday rota, with hours of work being 21:00 – 04:00. You are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work. You thrive in a physically demanding role and are prepared to work nights as part of a varied shift pattern. You must be able to pass a railway comprehensive drug and alcohol test. The Company Ganymede Solutions is proud to partner with a well-recognised, award-winning UK train operating company. Our client has a formidable reputation for innovation and is a leading name in the railway sector. They offer a secure and stable working environment with excellent opportunities for career progression. This is your chance to join an industry leader that provides bright, long-term futures for its employees. Next Steps If you are interested in this position, please hit the apply button or email Charlie.Corbett@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. Once your application is received, your details will be personally reviewed. We will get in touch within 48 hours to discuss your career goals and how this role could be the right fit for you. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Train Cleaner
£15 - 15 per hour
Littlehampton
Train Cleaner Based at Littlehampton Traincare Depot Starting at £15.19 per hour for a 6-month initial contract. The role offers the strong potential for a permanent position with the company, which includes additional benefits like free rail travel on their network. Ready for a new career with a bright, long-term future? Join a leading UK rail company as a Train Cleaner with the chance to become a permanent employee and enjoy great benefits. The role and about you As a Train Cleaner, you will perform cleaning on areas of the train where it is visible and not visible to the public eye on the interior of the train (as in pulling out seats, cleaning around panels, back of toilets, etc). Typical duties include hoovering, buffering, wiping down surfaces, cleaning toilets, changing bins, CET tanking and picking up litter. You will work 5x nights across a Sunday – Saturday rota, with hours of work being 21:30 – 04:30. You are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work. You thrive in a physically demanding role and are prepared to work nights as part of a varied shift pattern. You must be able to pass a railway comprehensive drug and alcohol test. The Company Ganymede Solutions is proud to partner with a well-recognised, award-winning UK train operating company. Our client has a formidable reputation for innovation and is a leading name in the railway sector. They offer a secure and stable working environment with excellent opportunities for career progression. This is your chance to join an industry leader that provides bright, long-term futures for its employees. Next Steps If you are interested in this position, please hit the apply button or email Charlie.Corbett@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. Once your application is received, your details will be personally reviewed. We will get in touch within 48 hours to discuss your career goals and how this role could be the right fit for you. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Part-Time Production Assistant (Industrial Facilities Support)
£14 - 14 per hour
Southampton
Part-Time Production Assistant (Industrial Facilities Support) Southampton £13.50 per hour 6-month contract with stable part-time day hours (Monday to Wednesday) Use your experience in heavy-duty cleaning to keep an essential engineering depot safe and operational. The Role and About You Are you looking for reliable part-time work that puts your industrial cleaning experience to use? This is a vital role in a heavy engineering maintenance depot where a clean workspace is critical to safety and operational efficiency. Your contribution will directly support a team of technicians maintaining complex machinery. We are seeking a highly organized and safety-conscious individual with a proven background in a physically demanding cleaning environment (e.g., workshops, manufacturing plants, depots, or industrial facilities). Key Details: Ideal Schedule: Benefit from a predictable part-time schedule working Monday to Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, providing a fantastic work-life balance and long weekends. Specialised Work: Apply your knowledge of industrial cleaning methods, including degreasing and managing heavy workshop waste. Safety Focus: Your role is crucial to risk mitigation, you are the key to preventing slips and ensuring a safe area for engineering staff. What will you be doing? Thorough industrial cleaning of all workshop floors, including sweeping, scrubbing, and managing oil/grease spills in line with strict safety procedures. Cleaning and tidying around heavy machinery, maintenance pits, and in Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) areas. Deep cleaning of all staff welfare facilities, washrooms, and canteen areas. Organising and managing waste streams and ensuring a high standard of 5S housekeeping is maintained across the depot. 6. The Company You will be joining a leading Heavy Engineering Depot in the Southampton area. The company runs a critical maintenance depot and maintains a professional culture with an absolute commitment to site safety and cleanliness. This is a chance to start a reliable contract role with an organisation that truly values its facilities team as a core part of its operational success. Next Steps If you are an experienced Industrial Cleaner or Facilities Assistant looking for stable, part-time work from Monday to Wednesday in Southampton, we want to hear from you. Press “APPLY” today or send your CV to michael.anderson@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to discuss this immediate start opportunity. About Ganymede Solutions Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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News and Insights
Project-Focused Staffing Solutions to Meet South Eastern Railwayʼs Workforce Demands
Project-Focused Staffing Solutions to Meet South Eastern Railwayʼs Workforce DemandsSouth Eastern Railway, a major train operating company in the South East of England, required a rapid recruitment solution to meet operational demands under the Service Quality Regime. The roles involved installing, maintaining and repairing train interiors including windows, seating and fittings while ensuring compliance with safety standards and passenger expectations. A specialist team of Interior Standards Operatives was provided to support the newly formed Service Quality Regime Interior Standards Team, delivering essential maintenance and repair work within train maintenance to uphold high interior standards.Our SolutionThe recruitment was completed within a short turnaround period to meet client demands and support the Service Quality Regime. Contractors were engaged on short-term rolling contracts, aligned to the client's Service Quality Regime audits and funding cycles. Initial Requirement: A team of 7 Technicians to start within 2 weeks, with ongoing talent pooling in place to support fluctuations in staffing needs throughout the project term. Additional Provision by Ganymede: Rail Standard Medical & D&A testing.Full rail depot PPE. Turnaround Time: 11 working days from client briefing to the first contractor cohort starting.Value Added Ganymede Connect - Ganymede held a briefing with the hiring manager to understand the candidate profile required and created a tailored solo interview suite on Ganymede Connect for candidates to complete video interviews. South Eastern Railway selected preferred candidates directly from the talent dashboard. This significantly reduced their usual time to hire, minimised management time spent conducting interviews, and reduced visitor numbers to a busy safety-critical site. Rail Specific Onboarding Support – Ganymede managed all onboarding tasks, including offers, right to work checks, medical and drug & alcohol testing, and PPE provision. Start dates were staggered across two weeks to support internal capacity for inductions and training at the depot. This ensured the full team was deployed compliantly and fully operational within three weeks of the initial briefing. Talent Pooling – Continuous screening and talent pooling have taken place throughout the project via the Ganymede Connect platform and project talent dashboard. This has enabled a rapid response to fluctuating needs and ensured staffing levels consistently meet project demands.Ganymede Connect makes the recruitment process so much easier. Having candidate interviews available to view remotely means the selection process becomes vastly more efficient. No longer do the interviewers have to be together in one place, reducing the need to coordinate diaries. Candidate interviews can also be tailored to answer specific questions relating to the assignment, making the selection process much quicker. Simply put, Ganymede Connect is a game changer for staff recruitment. D Paris Head of Fleet Engineering, South Eastern Railway.Looking for a flexible, project focused staffing solution tailored to the unique demands of the transportation industry?Get in touch with Ganymede today to discover how our specialist workforce solutions can help you meet operational requirements, improve service quality and maintain compliance, even at short notice.
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200 Years of Rail: A Frontline Focus
200 Years of Rail: A Frontline FocusAs the UK railway industry celebrates its 200th anniversary, it provides an opportunity to reflect not only on technological and infrastructural advancements, but also on the people whose work underpins the daily running of the rail network. Michael Dobson, who is our Recruitment Manager within the Transportation industry, heading our London office, shares his professional perspective on the evolution, continued relevance, and future of frontline roles in the sector. Drawing on his experience recruiting for positions such as train cleaners and customer-facing staff, he highlights the essential contribution these individuals make to the passenger experience and operational success of the railway.Through the Lens of the Frontline: Then and NowIn recent years, the importance of frontline roles has become more visible. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers remained active while much of the country came to a standstill, ensuring trains continued running and key workers could get to where they were needed most. This period highlighted the sheer dedication and resilience these roles demand, and began to shift public recognition toward the individuals behind the scenes.Train cleanliness, once an operational necessity carried out quietly in the background, is now a major focus for train operating companies. The bar for hygiene and presentation has risen sharply, with companies striving to meet the highest standards for both safety and customer satisfaction. At the same time, customer-facing roles have grown more complex and demanding. Staff must manage a wide variety of interactions - sometimes difficult ones - and provide a calm, clear presence during delays, cancellations, and busy travel periods. Their ability to communicate effectively and manage expectations directly impacts how passengers perceive their journey.Why Frontline Roles Matter More Than EverIn 2025, as more people return to regular commuting, these frontline roles have become more relevant than ever. Increased footfall across stations and trains means operators must deliver a consistently high standard of service, and this begins with having the right people on the ground.The reality of frontline work often includes tackling tough cleaning challenges, such as graffiti removal, waste left behind by passengers, and maintaining carriages in all weather conditions. Cleaners are the first line of defence in upholding quality and safety standards, often working through the night or in unpredictable environments.Customer service teams, meanwhile, must navigate a wide range of human behaviours. They are the face of the railway - responding to passenger needs, managing crowd control, and often delivering difficult messages during disruption. It’s a role that requires not just knowledge, but emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism.Train cleaning in progressSupporting the Frontline Through Communication and ConnectionRecognising the need to further support and celebrate these vital contributions, Ganymede has launched a new newsletter. This platform aims to keep the rail sector informed and connected by sharing updates, insights, and examples of best practice from across the network. In doing so, it creates space for valuable conversations about quality, workforce achievements, and opportunities to improve the passenger and employee experience alike.Looking Ahead: The Future of Rail RecruitmentLooking to the future, frontline rail recruitment is expected to continue evolving. Emerging technologies, rising costs of living, and increased competition from other sectors will shape how train operating companies attract and retain talent. Pay, benefits, flexibility, and training opportunities will all play a key role. However, what will remain constant is the critical importance of these roles within the industry.For those considering a career in rail, frontline positions offer more than just a job - they provide hands-on experience, comprehensive training, peer support, and the chance to develop valuable communication and customer service skills. These roles serve as an ideal entry point into a dynamic and rewarding industry, offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference every single day.As we celebrate 200 years of railway heritage, it’s the perfect time to turn the spotlight on the individuals whose efforts too often go unnoticed. Through this new platform and continued recognition, Ganymede is proud to support the voices, challenges, and successes of the frontline teams shaping the future of rail.Read our previous blog: Accelerating Action: Ganymede's Women in Rail Reflect on IWD and 200 Years of Railway Progress
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Rail Transportation Newsletter - March 2025
Rail Transportation Newsletter - March 2025Ganymede is excited to launch the first edition of its Rail Transportation Newsletter, bringing you the latest trends and developments in the rail operations sector.Each edition will feature exclusive interviews with industry leaders, providing valuable insights into their expertise and the essential roles they play in keeping the UK rail network running smoothly.Stay informed with industry updates, expert perspectives and key insights.We hope you enjoy this first edition.This edition includes:Interview with Mark Dickinson, Regional Fleet Train Presentation Manager at EMRWomen in Rail OutreachStaffing TrendsSpotlight on our workforceSpotlight on SafetyRead the March 2025 Rail Transportation Newsletter hereAs always, we trust you will find the newsletter useful and engaging. If you have any questions or feedback after reading the first edition of Rail Transportation, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below.
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Our team at Terex found the Ganymede Connect extremely helpful towards filling one of our recent vacant roles. The video software gave us the opportunity to be involved right from the beginning and have increased visibility and control of the shortlisting process. The video screening was not only super-fast and efficient but also made the whole experience a lot more personal and interactive. I would definitely recommend it for any business and candidates who want to make the most out of the process
A Peake
HR Manager
Ganymede Connect makes the recruitment process so much easier. Having candidate interviews available to view remotely means the selection process becomes vastly more efficient. No longer do the Interviewers have to be together in one place, reducing the need to coordinate diaries. Candidate interviews can also be tailored to answer the specific questions relating to the assignment, making the selection process much quicker. Simply put, Ganymede Connect is a game-changer for staff recruitment
D Paris
Head of Engineering Services
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