Ergonomics Lead

Ergonomics Lead - 12 Month Contract

East Cheshire

Circa 450 per day (Outside IR35)

Hybrid role

Are you a talented and qualified Ergonomist freelancer?

If so, an excellent opportunity has arisen to step into a role where you will lead ergonomics initiatives, driving health and wellbeing across a dynamic campus. You'll manage MSD risk assessments, ensure compliance with manual handling and display screen equipment regulations, and promote continuous improvement.

By fostering engagement and coaching colleagues, you'll contribute to a culture of safety and wellbeing, while sharing best practices and supporting broader company-wide health strategies.

The contract is a hybrid role, and with a leading global pharmaceutical company for a 12-month contract/project.

The responsibilities of the Ergonomics Lead will be:

• Provide general ergonomics advice to all colleagues on site whilst building effective working relationships with all functions
• Oversee and manage processes for MSD risk assessments and risk evaluations for industrial ergonomics and display screen equipment
• Promote system improvements, engagement, and communication
• Lead the implementation and management of the Industrial Ergonomics Solution across campus, fostering a culture of continuous ergonomics improvement.
• Coach, support, and advise colleagues; conduct regular user group meetings to share best practices whilst providing regular reports on key performance indicators and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with manual handling and display screen equipment regulations.
• Contribution for company-wide Health and Wellbeing strategies and sharing best practices across sites

The successful Ergonomics Lead will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within pharmaceuticals or a related industry
• A qualifying degree in Ergonomics accredited by CIEHF or an equivalent degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Ergonomics.
• Membership as a Technical or Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging colleagues at all levels

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional and forward-thinking organisation and develop your career further. If the role is of interest, please contact Tom Hewat on or (phone number removed).

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