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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Latest Jobs In Transportation
Train Cleaner
£15 - 15 per hour
Brighton
Train Cleaning Operative Night Shift Role Based in Brighton 3 x 6-month initial contract with the opportunity to join on a permanent basis. £14.52p/h We are working with the largest UK Train Operating Company (currently posting revenues of over £8.9Billion the last seven years), who are seeking to recruit a Train Cleaning Operative to join the Train Presentation team based in their Brighton depot. They are looking for someone with a ‘go getter’ attitude who isn’t afraid to get stuck in. The Role: The role itself will consist of all aspects of Train Cleaning duties. This can include exterior cleaning, interior cleaning, hoovering the floors, inspecting/maintaining toilets, etc. Hours wise, it is a night shift role which works across a 12-week roster. For 8 weeks of this roster, you will be working between 22:00pm till 06:00am. For the other 4 weeks, you shall work between 20:30pm – 04:30am. You will be working an average of 35 hours a week. Your key focus will be cleaning the Southern Trains fleet which serve the Surrey & Sussex areas. Occasionally you will also clean Gatwick Express & Thameslink trains. Your role is mainly interior cleaning focused, but you will have to do exterior cleaning also. There is one cleaner per 3 or 4 carriages, meaning you will be working in a team of 4 at most times. The depot itself is relatively large in its presence with a requirement to be physically fit to move around the depot with no restrictions. The Company: The company covers the South East, Greater London & East Anglia areas – this includes Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, London & Hertfordshire. As a result of this, they have a large fleet of trains – 516 to be precise, so it's safe to say you will be active & busy with your role! Remuneration & Benefits: This rail company has on offer the following for contract staff: £14.52p/h rate Overtime is available at the Manager’s discretion Progression routes – Our client is hiring into their business on a permanent basis after an initial phase on a 6-month contract. Requirements: Good communication skills are essential Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment Happy to help mentality/attitude A good level of fitness is required Flexibility to work weekends How can I apply? If you’re interested in the Train Cleaning Operative vacancy, then please do one of the following: Hit the apply button Email Charlie.rechten@ganymedesolutions.co.uk What happens next? As part of our recruitment process you will be subject to completing a solo/video interview to demonstrate your experience, expertise, skills and expertise before your application is submitted. 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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Onboard Luggage Support - Easter Temp
£11 - 11 per hour
Edinburgh
On-Board Luggage Support - Easter Temp Location: Edinburgh – Dundee – Newcastle Route Contract Length: 24th of March 2024 to 7th of April 2024 Immediate Start: After passing a Drug & Alcohol test. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the railway sector? We are looking for three dedicated Luggage Support Assistants to join our team at Edinburgh Station. This is your chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience and contribute to the seamless travel experience of thousands of passengers. Your Role: As an Onboard Luggage Support Assistant, you will be at the forefront of passenger interactions, providing information, assistance and helping travellers who need luggage support. Your responsibilities include helping passengers board the trains and to ensure their luggage is stored in a safe and secure place. This role is your gateway to a multitude of exciting career paths within the railway sector and other key areas of the business. A roster will be provided to you. On average, you will work 35 hours a week, and be part of a team who works early (0720-1435), mid (0920-1635) and late shifts (11:20-1820). Why Choose Us? Our company is a respected leader in recruiting labour to the transportation sector, placing the safety and well-being of our employees at the forefront of our operation. At Ganymede Solutions our workforce is our greatest asset and we take pride in offering opportunities for professional growth and progression within the company. What We Offer: Pay Rates: £11.43/hour (PAYE) About You: We are looking for dependable, hardworking and ambitious individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer service and creating positive experiences for our passengers. If you are motivated to explore a career in the railway sector, enthusiastic about delivering top-notch service and willing to go the extra mile to exceed passengers' expectations, we want to hear from you. Excellent communication skills are essential for addressing passenger concerns and providing solutions to their queries. Join Us: After applying for the Onboard Luggage Support Assistant role, your CV will be reviewed, and successful candidates will need to provide eligibility to work in the UK and attend a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Anderson at: Email: michael.anderson@ganymedesolutions.co.uk Ganymede Solutions specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment for both permanent and contract positions. Explore more opportunities like this one on our website. By applying, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website. Join our team and be part of the exciting world of railway service at Edinburgh Station. Your journey begins here! Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Train Cleaning Team Leader at Neville Hill Depot, Leeds
£13 - 13 per hour
Leeds
Train Cleaning Team Leader Neville Hill Depot, Leeds Initial 6-month contract (Temp to Perm) £12.40p/h Do you have experience in leading a team? Do you enjoying working in a role where everyday presents a new challenge? Ganymede Solutions are seeking to hire a Train cleaning Team Leader to join one of the UK’s leading train operators in the North with a strong track record of investing in their staff. This is an initial 6-month contract for a Train Cleaning Team Leader with a wonderful opportunity to be taken on permanently as the organisation continues to expand their workforce. The role: We are currently looking for an excellent leader to join the day shift cleaning team as the Train Cleaning Team Leader, based at Neville Hill Depot in Leeds. The day shift team play an essential role in ensuring a high level of service is met and as the Train Cleaning Team Leader you will be supervising and guiding the team to achieve top quality cleanliness standards whilst on shift. This role has an existing 2 week rolling rota, on a Sunday – Saturday basis. Therefore, full flexibility is required. Here is an example of your expected shift pattern. Week No SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Week 1 RD RD 07:00 - 17:00 RD RD 07:00 - 17:00 07:00 - 17:00 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Week 2 07:00 - 17:00 07:00 - 17:00 RD 07:00 - 17:00 07:00 - 17:00 RD RD The Company As the Train Cleaning Team Leader, you will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of innovation within service delivery. They boast a loyal and hard-working team who strive for excellence in the services they provide to millions of commuters who use their trains. This is a role with a well-established brand who promote a great culture and offer employee development as standard. Pay Rate & Benefits The pay rate for the team leader position will be at £12.40 per hour on an initial 6-month basis. This is a fantastic opportunity as candidates who excel during the 6-month contract period will be considered for subsequent permanent positions. This presents a chance to join a great company in a secure industry that provide bright and long-term futures. About You If this is a role which has caught your interest, here is what you need to be considered for the Train Cleaning Team Leader position at Neville Hill Depot. You will be experienced within a vehicle/industrial or house cleaning environment. Having been in a similar team leader role in a previous position will also be welcomed. Strong leadership and good communication are vital is this role as you will be overseeing a variety of individuals to achieve set targets. You will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in delivering a clean and safe environment for the travelling public. The day shift is on a rotating 2-week roster plan covering the times of 07:30am – 1700pm with the flexibility to work on weekends. Overtime is often available at managements discretion. Training is provided for depot protection, site safety and cleaning solutions. Work is undertaken in a safety critical environment so you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening. Next Steps After applying for the Train Cleaning Team Leader role, your CV will be reviewed and if suitable you will receive a request to complete a short video interview. Successful candidates will be required to attend a medical, drug & alcohol test and provide the correct eligibility to work documents. If you are interested in this position, press “APPLY” or send your CV to michael.anderson@ganymedesolutions.co.uk 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
Head of Rail Operations (Scotland) - New Appointment Revealed by Ganymede Solutions.
Further to the recent award of a national Frontline Labour contract by Network Rail to recruitment and workforce management specialist Ganymede Solutions reveal the appointment of new Head of Rail Operations (Scotland), Paul Cook.Paul brings a tremendous range of commercial and strategic experience to the company. He has held an Operations Director role in the Scottish rail industry for the past 16 years. Paul initially joined the railway with Pirelli construction on OHL East Coast mainline and worked on various UK projects including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Paul joined Scotweld (now SWGR) in 2005 progressing to Rail Director looking after all UK rail activities across five depots nationally. During this time, he secured national rail contracts for the supply of track, OHL and welding services. Confirming his new appointment, Paul states “I am looking forward to the new challenges ahead in Scotland. I have watched Ganymede over the last few years develop into a leading supplier in the UK rail market and have admired their professional approach. This made my decision to join the company easy and I am excited and keen to assist in making a success of the recently awarded framework contract with Network Rail and further strengthening Ganymede’s presence in Scotland."Paul Crompton, Managing Director welcomes Paul to support the building of a new team in Scotland. “I am delighted Paul has decided to join Ganymede and look forward to working with him. Paul’s knowledge and experience will be instrumental in the development and growth of our rail division in Scotland, and I wish him every success”.
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New Contract - New Opportunities
New Contract - New Opportunities "It's Time To Make Your Move"We are proud to announce that we have been awarded a new 5 year contract with Network Rail, opening up a variety of roles, both regionally and nationally.Contact us today to attend an open day near you - we look forward to working with you! Find out more: National E & P / S & T roles contact us on:recruitment@ganymedesolutions.co.uk | 07787 289264For Kent / Sussex contact: southeast@ganymedesolutions.co.uk | 02392 000173For Scotland contact: scotland@ganymedesolutions.co.uk | 07876 568136
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Two New Leaders Appointed at Ganymede Solutions
Two New Leaders Appointed at Ganymede Solutions to Support and Accelerate Continuing Growth in the Rail Industry.Recruitment and Workforce Management specialist Ganymede appoint two key sector experts to bolster its already established and thriving rail industry team.Following structural changes in early 2020, Ganymede have enjoyed providing clients with enhanced end-to-end solutions incorporating Recruitment, Workforce Management and Digital Solutions. Adding these two key hires enables Ganymede to offer an increasingly diverse range of services to current clients, along with growing capacity to deliver new opportunities.Based in Ganymede’s Derby Head Office, both Dave Carter and Tom Cleverley have exemplary reputations within the rail industry.Dave joins Ganymede as Head of P-Way Technical and Signalling, bringing with him 20 years’ experience within contingent labour and recruitment in the rail industry. His wealth of knowledge of the safe and compliant deployment of resources to the rail infrastructure brings a unique perspective to the experienced team.“I am delighted to be joining a company of Ganymede’s stature and reputation in the industry. My remit is growing the P-Way technical and S&T divisions and I look forward to engaging with existing and new clients in the coming weeks” In his new role in the recruitment division of Ganymede, Tom will be using his five years of experience in Engineering and Project Management recruitment across the UK rail market to help grow Ganymede’s interim / freelance division.Tom states: “Ganymede really do give a true quality recruitment service and after meeting the team and discussing their growth plans and values, I felt they aligned with my own vision and ambition.Whilst the rail industry continues to recover from the significant impact of Covid-19 to journey and passenger numbers, these two key appointments to Ganymede’s rail team reflect Ganymede’s confidence of the critical role the sector will play in the UK’s post Brexit, post Covid-19 drive towards its Net Zero targets.
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Ganymede Launches Office in Paddington, London
Recruitment and Workforce Management specialist Ganymede has announced the official opening of its new offices at 2 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, LondonOperations Director, Chris O’Connor explains: “Our London team performance pre-COVID was one of repeat success with year on year growth, so we have all been eager to return to the office environment. Many of our key customers are located in London, so the benefit of being ‘on hand’ is clear.“It was important for us to have a workspace where the London team can collaborate and share ideas and where colleagues from elsewhere can hot desk when in town. We are also excitedly looking ahead at our future order book and it is clear to see that the London team is really set to grow.”Previously based in Kings Cross, the new modern office’s central location allows the Ganymede team to service key clients in the Rail, Highways, Civils, Transportation and EV sectors and is a great location to meet with new clients as we continue to grow during the economic recovery.Lindsay Warren, Client Relationship Manager (EV and Transportation) explains the importance of such a central location: “Being back in Central London gives us real flexibility to attend meetings at short notice pretty much anywhere in the UK and we are obviously within easy reach of all our London clients.“The office is fantastic for meeting clients and candidates alike with plenty of meeting rooms and comfortable spaces as well as a rooftop terrace. Every member of the team is keen to get back to face to face meetings.”To contact the Paddington team and discuss your requirements contact 07788 369 050 or email london@ganymedesolutions.co.ukArticle published on Rail Business Daily, August 2021.
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Ganymede strengthens accreditation portfolio
At Ganymede, our commitment to provide the industry with reliable, safe and quality workforce and recruitment solutions remains our upmost priority. As such we are delighted to share the news that Ganymede has recently strengthened its portfolio of accreditations. Based on the results of the audit and our ability to demonstrate the development and maturity of our management system, Ganymede have achieved continuation of our registration to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, SSIP and successfully transitioned to the new health and safety standard, ISO 45001 (previously OHSAS 18001).Lauren Bradford, Compliance Manager at Ganymede said: “These accreditations demonstrate that we work to the highest standards and provide a framework for our Compliance Team to develop our systems and processes. It allows our clients to be confident that we consistently provide a service that meets both the client and regulatory requirements and shows that we are striving to be the best in our field. I am particularly proud that Ganymede passed the audit process with zero non-conformances”.If you would like to find out how Ganymede can provide your business with reliable, safe and quality workforce and recruitment solutions, please get in touch with us: info@ganymedesolutions.co.uk
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Ganymede Sign Up to Prompt Payment Code (PPC)
We are delighted to announce that Ganymede have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code (PPC).The PPC is a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) on behalf of BEIS. It was established in December 2008 and sets standards for payment practices between organisations of any size and their suppliers.As a signatory Ganymede have undertaken to:1) Pay suppliers on timewithin the terms agreed at the outset of the contractwithout attempting to change payment terms retrospectivelywithout changing practice on length of payment for smaller companies on unreasonable grounds2) Give clear guidance to suppliersproviding suppliers with clear and easily accessible guidance on payment proceduresensuring there is a system for dealing with complaints and disputes which is communicated to suppliersadvising them promptly if there is any reason why an invoice will not be paid to the agreed terms3) Encourage good practiceby requesting that lead suppliers encourage adoption of the code throughout their own supply chainsGet In TouchFor more information about how we can support your business, please get in touch today by filling out the contact 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