Job Details
Ergonomist
Contract until the end of 2026
Based in Broughton
Inside IR35
Open to negotiation on rates depending on experience
Responsibilities
* Increase efficiency and minimise the negative impact of the work packages on both the human and the manufacturing systems
* Influence product development in line with 'design for manufacture' principles
* Develop and drive strategic plans for ergonomic risk reduction interventions
* Identify work‑related ergonomic risk factors at the workplace and propose solutions to mitigate risks
* Anticipate risk, applying theory, principles, data and methods to enable design that optimises human health and overall production system efficiency
* Apply national laws, regulations and standards related to Human Factors and Ergonomics
* Support Human factor improvement projects with different stakeholders (Quality, H&S, design, production, manufacturing engineering)
* Define how to integrate a User‑Centered Design process, with an HOF systemic and systematic analysis
Qualifications
* Educated to degree (or higher) level in Ergonomics/Human Factors
* Accredited to or working towards Registered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) or equivalent
* Knowledge of physiology (work analysis, human cognitive behaviours)
* Cognitive sciences and applied psychology (cognitive workload, reasoning, learning, human error, work analysis)
* Background in human factor sciences, work physiology, biomechanics, cognition
* Experience in identifying ergonomics risk factors in the workplace (e.g., process, workflow, work organisation) and proposing risk mitigation solutions to management
* Experience in all aspects of ergonomics including assessment of working methods, applicable standards, risk ratings, assessment tools, technical report writing, and development of technical solutions
* Experience in anticipating risk (e.g., new designs & processes)
* Knowledge of the relevant regulations and standards relating to the workplace
* Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing engineering environment
How to Apply
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further.
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