Ergonomist

Certain Advantage; Penyffordd; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the Broughton area is seeking an Ergonomist to support ergonomics work analysis and build action plans. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of ergonomic principles, a relevant degree, and be pursuing membership in a professional body. This contract position offers a salary ranging from £50 to £90 per hour and focuses on on-site engagement. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating impactful ergonomic solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ergonomics principles and their application in assembly and installation.
• Degree (or higher) in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Actively pursuing CIEHF registration or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Perform ergonomics work analysis of assembly and installation activities.
• Support building ergonomics action plans aligned with strategy.
• Monitor international regulatory and scientific developments in ergonomics.

Skills

Strong understanding of human factors/ergonomics

Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environment

Education

Degree in Ergonomics or Human Factors

Accreditation to CIEHF or equivalent

Job description

Ergonomist

This role is for an Ergonomist—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You will be results-oriented and driven to succeed, working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team. Your responsibilities include:

• Perform ergonomics work analysis of assembly and installation activities.
• Support building ergonomics action plans that align with industrial strategy and future evolutions, and validate them with senior leaders.
• Contribute to the definition of specifications, call for tenders, and subcontractor piloting within ergonomics-related outsourced work packages at the specific site.
• Monitor international regulatory and scientific developments for deployment and guidance.
• Ensure effective communication with local health and safety representatives on ergonomic matters.
• Be ready to support specific ergonomic actions and task forces in other transnational locations.

The Individual

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of human factors/ergonomics, ideally within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Degree (or higher) in Ergonomics or Human Factors from an accredited CIEHF higher education body.
• Accreditation to, or active pursuit of, registered membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) or an equivalent professional body.

The Benefits

We work with a manufacturing business that operates in the aerospace sector, designing, manufacturing, and delivering industry-leading commercial aircraft, as well as a separate space and defence division.

Salary: £50 - £90 per hour (contract basis, on-site).

Location: Broughton area. This role is a contract position, on-site-based.