Ergonomist

Ergonomics Specialist

Location: Broughton, Chester (Onsite)
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible across 4.5 days
Rate: £53.22 Per Hour PAYE or £71.19 Per Hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

About the role

Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit an Ergonomist to join a highly influential Manufacturing Engineering function based at the Broughton plant.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how people interact with complex manufacturing systems. You'll work at the heart of wing manufacturing, influencing both existing and future tooling, processes and product development-ensuring health, safety, efficiency and human performance are designed in from the outset.

You'll be part of a close‑knit ergonomics team with strong links across Operations, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Health & Safety. Your work will have real, visible impact across the site and beyond.

What you'll be doing

As an Ergonomist, you'll lead and contribute to ergonomic analysis and improvement across assembly and installation activities. Key responsibilities include:

Assessing manufacturing processes to identify ergonomic risk factors and opportunities for improvement
Developing and implementing ergonomic recommendations that support both people and production performance
Building and maintaining ergonomic action plans aligned to industrial strategy and future evolutions
Influencing product and process design using design‑for‑manufacture and user‑centred design principles
Supporting ergonomic risk reduction through technical, organisational and training solutions
Ensuring ergonomics is embedded in tooling, equipment and machine supplier specifications
Contributing to outsourced ergonomics work packages, including supplier engagement and validation
Maintaining the local Ergonomics Tactical Implementation Plan and supporting cross‑site initiatives
Working collaboratively with Health & Safety representatives and operational stakeholders
Monitoring and applying relevant UK and international regulations, standards and scientific developments
What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from candidates who combine strong technical knowledge with the confidence to influence in a complex engineering environment. You'll ideally bring:

A degree (or higher) in Ergonomics or Human Factors, delivered by an accredited CIEHF education body
Registered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), or active progress towards it
A solid grounding in human factors, physiology, biomechanics and cognitive sciences
Experience identifying ergonomic risks and proposing practical, evidence‑based solutions
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate risk in new designs and processes
Effective communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and advocate for end‑user needs
The ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek supportDesirable:

Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering environment
What's on offer

A long‑term contract within a world‑class aerospace manufacturing environment
The opportunity to work on high‑impact, meaningful projects that directly improve working conditions
Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders across engineering and operations
Supportive partnership with Guidant Global, including clear communication and contractor care
Why join through Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we believe in connecting great people to meaningful work. We champion inclusive recruitment practices and are committed to creating opportunities where everyone can thrive. When you partner with us, you're supported by a team that understands your expertise, values your contribution, and helps you grow your career.

If you're passionate about ergonomics, human factors and making a real difference in complex manufacturing environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your journey with Guidant Global and Airbus.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy