Ergonomist

Randstad Perm Professionals; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Ergonomist? Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of historic change and development? Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

We have an initially temporary Human Factors and Ergonomic Specialist role available within TATA's Port Talbot Steelworks. Thousands of employees deliver quality work at this site daily and it is the largest Steelworks in the UK. The successful applicant will be someone who has experience within a large multi layered organisation, reducing human error in emergency situations.

Role: Human Factors and Ergonomic Specialist

Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot SA13 2NG

Rate: Competitive and based on experience

Contract length: 6 months initially

Start: ASAP but pending a successful medical result

Responsibilities:

1. Providing and leading an expert service to the UK business in relation to Human Factors
2. Conducting risk assessments, human error reduction, task analysis, incident investigation and alarm handling tasks
3. Focusing on existing operations across the business to minimise human error in emergency situations
4. Supporting and providing advice on specific team projects including the new electric arc furnace
5. Implementing a Human Factors integration plan
6. Communicating the Human Factors integration plan across the business
7. Managing and ensuring compliance with relevant Human Factors standards
8. Liaising with regulatory authority as required
9. Ensuring compliance with the HSE Human Factors 6 Topics

Essential requirements:

1. Qualified to degree level in relevant subject matter to the role
2. Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
3. Experience within a Human Factors role in an Industrial, Manufacturing or Engineering environment
4. Experience operating under COMAH regulations
5. Ability to work with regulators on a frequent basis
6. Good understanding of Process Safety and Occupational Safety Management
7. Capability to translate High Hazard industry best practice to the Steelworks
8. Confidence liaising with stakeholders of all level
9. Knowledge and understanding of Energy Institute 454 Human Factors Engineering guidance
10. Strong written and verbal communication skill
11. IT Literacy especially with in house systems and MS Office
12. Capacity to work under minimal supervision and upon own initiative
13. Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits:

1. Advice and editing on your current CV
2. Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
3. Paid holiday
4. Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
5. Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
6. Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
7. Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.