Senior Ergonomics Specialist - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Network Rail

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Senior Ergonomics Specialist


Location:

Milton Keynes, GB


Department Name:

Technical Authority


About Network Rail:


At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout Britain every day.

Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.


We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable and affordable, and that provides great customer service to everyone.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit.

If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us whilst you have a healthy work life balance.


Brief Description:


We're looking for
Senior Ergonomics Specialist with a deep understanding of ergonomics integration on major projects and a consistent track record of delivering excellence in human-centred innovation for a
Permanent opportunity based in
Milton Keynes.

Other locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.


You will be required to provide professional ergonomics expertise in the development and implementation of company ergonomics policy, standards, and competence, focussing on the efficient achievement of Network Rail's goals and manage the specialist ergonomics input to major projects, system developments and process improvements.


About the role (External):


Network Rail's Ergonomics and Human Factors team works to optimise the safety and performance of people's interaction with the railway.

An opportunity to join the team is currently available for an individual who can demonstrate proven success in using ergonomics principles and techniques to solve complex problems in safety-critical business environments.


In return, we offer a rewarding career with work across a wide range of projects and the ability to contribute to the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of Britain's rail network.


  • Provide ergonomics expertise, support and advice to improve human performance and reliability relating to tasks that are critical to the operation and maintenance of the rail network.
  • Assess emergent ergonomics and human factors issues and, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, take the necessary actions to ensure that risks are reduced, controlled or eliminated.
  • Provide expert advice on, and analysis of, human contributions to accidents, incidents and other operational events, in order to identify and implement sociotechnical system improvements.
  • Lead the management and assurance of external ergonomics suppliers, negotiating as required so that the appropriate levels of value and professional service are provided to Network Rail.
  • Embed humancentred design principles through the contribution of expert technical input to policy, standards, requirements, specifications and operational processes.

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (or other equivalent human factors body) or Member of the British Psychological Society
  • Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills with frontline staff through to senior management
  • Project management experience
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Vacancy type: Permanent, full time.
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Location: Location: Milton Keynes, you need to live within 90 minutes travel from this office or be willing to relocate in order to meet this requirement. Other locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Interviews will be held in May 2023 (note that this may change according to business needs).
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Band & salary: 3C (£53,202 - £59,853) per annum, depending upon experience, plus benefits (see below).

What other benefits do we offer you?

  • 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays
  • Annual 75% subsidy on train/underground season tickets.
  • Interestfree travel loan for season tickets for trains and car parks.
  • Performance related pay scheme.
  • Free counselling.
  • Childcare vouchers.
  • Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
  • Flexible working.
  • Volunteer leave
  • Opportunity to donate through charitable giving schemes.
  • Training and development.

Pensions

  • We're proud to offer a range of pension schemes that provide flexibility and choice.
  • Most new employees are eligible to join either the NRDC defined contribution scheme, the NR CARE scheme, or our career average scheme a type of defined benefit arrangement.
  • After five years' continuous company service, employees are eligible to join the defined benefit Network Rail section of the Railways Pension Scheme.


As an arm's length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees.

**Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS
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