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 sitesThe 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 levelsThis 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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