Human Factors Specialist

Human Factors Specialist - Rail OperationsLocation: Flexible UK location, with regular national travel to operational and maintenance sitesSalary: £45,000-£60,000 depending on experienceEmployment: PermanentReporting to: Head of SafetyGreys Specialist Recruitment is supporting a national rail-services organisation in appointing a Human Factors Specialist.This is an applied Human Factors role, not a general Health and Safety position. You will provide technical expertise to operational managers and HSEQ teams, supporting the Head of Safety with the tactical delivery of a national Human Factors Strategy.Strategic ownership remains with the Head of Safety. You will translate that strategy into assessments, improvement programmes, coaching, assurance, performance data and measurable change. Academic knowledge alone is insufficient: you must demonstrate practical application of recognised Human Factors methods in a complex operational environment.The roleWorking across rail operations and maintenance, you will embed Human Factors into operational risk, investigations, organisational change, fatigue, ergonomics, workforce development and continuous improvement.Key responsibilities:Develop Human Factors standards within the Safety Management System.Support operational and maintenance assessments covering workstation design, shift patterns and work processes.Embed Human Factors into expansion initiatives and organisational-change assessments.Manage improvement projects, action plans ..... full job details .....