Ergonomist

Line Up Aviation; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A contract aviation services provider is seeking an Ergonomist to work full onsite in Broughton. This role involves enhancing efficiency in production while addressing ergonomic risk factors. Candidates should possess a degree in Ergonomics and experience in assessing workplace ergonomics. The position offers a contract until December 2026 with a discussed hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Accredited to, or working towards CIEHF Registered Membership.
• Good background in human factor sciences, work physiology, biomechanics, cognition.
• Experience anticipating risk in new designs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Increase efficiency and minimise negative impact of work packages on human and manufacturing systems.
• Influence product development in line with design for manufacture principles.
• Identify work-related ergonomic risk factors and propose mitigation solutions.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience in ergonomics assessment

Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards

Education

Degree in Ergonomics/Human Factors

Working towards Registered Membership of CIEHF

Job description

Role

Ergonomist – contract until December 2026 – full onsite in Broughton, Flintshire. 35 hours per week, BPSS clearance required. Hourly rate discussed upon application.

Responsibilities

• Increase efficiency and minimise negative impact of work packages on human and 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 and propose mitigation solutions.
• Apply national laws, regulations and standards related to Human Factors and Ergonomics.
• Support human factor improvement projects with stakeholders (Quality, H&S, design, production, manufacturing engineering).
• Define integration of a User‑Centered Design process, with an HOF systemic and systematic analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in Ergonomics/Human Factors from an accredited CIEHF higher education body.
• Accredited to, or working towards, Registered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) or equivalent.
• Good background in human factor sciences, work physiology, biomechanics, cognition.
• Experience in identifying ergonomics risk factors in the workplace and proposing mitigation solutions.
• Experience with all aspects of ergonomics assessment, standards, risk ratings, technical report writing and solution development.
• Experience anticipating risk in new designs and processes.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards relating to the workplace.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.