REQ ID: 130343
JOB TITLE: Senior Ergonomist
SALARY: £50,000-£60,000
POSTING START DATE: 31/03/2026
POSTING END DATE: 14/04/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon  

In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

As a Senior Ergonomist, you will play a key role in shaping ergonomic excellence across our manufacturing operations. You’ll provide expert standards, training, guidance and investigative support to both new model development programmes and existing production teams, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our operators remain at the forefront.

Working across the full product development lifecycle - from early concept through to current manufacturing - you’ll champion the integration of ergonomics and drive continuous improvement. In this influential role, you’ll advise a wide range of internal stakeholders and collaborate closely with the Production Ergonomics team to enhance and evolve the JLR Production Ergonomics procedure.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s a summary of the key responsibilities:

• Support key internal teams - including Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Launch and Current Manufacturing - in meeting Production Ergonomics requirements, wider company procedures and applicable legislation
• Carry out ergonomics assessments in both live manufacturing environments and virtual settings using specialist software and motion‑capture tools, providing clear, actionable reports to stakeholders
• Deliver engaging ergonomics training to internal groups and contribute to the development of new training formats and materials
• Take an active role in research initiatives aimed at enhancing Production Ergonomics Standards and driving continuous improvement
• Lead and document ergonomics assessment audits, ensuring thorough follow‑up in line with agreed processes
• Provide guidance and oversight to other ergonomics team members within your area of responsibility, supporting their development and ensuring consistent delivery

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 
Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you’ll need to help you succeed, including:

• A recognised qualification in ergonomics, ideally at degree level
• Strong IT literacy, with the ability to analyse and present data confidently using Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships and contributes positively to shared goals
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage day‑to‑day projects independently

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.