ERGO & WELLBEING - Northern Ireland's Specialist Ergonomics Consultancy
Ergo & Wellbeing is a Limited Company and VAT registered business based near Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Our Ergonomics Consultant
Julie Rainey is a Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) and founder of Ergo & Wellbeing Ltd, Northern Ireland's specialist Ergonomics consultancy. Recognising the critical shortage of qualified Ergonomics professionals across Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland, Julie established Ergo & Wellbeing Ltd in 2020 to bridge this gap, providing flexible Ergonomics consultant for hire services for businesses of all sizes and project types, whether you need a one-off assessment or ongoing support. We deliver comprehensive workplace assessments, training and consultancy across manufacturing, office and retail environments throughout the UK and Ireland.
Professional Qualifications & Experience
Julie holds a Masters-level qualification in Ergonomics and Human Factors (Engineering Psychology) and brings extensive industry experience from her roles as site Human Factors Ergonomist for Aston Martin in South Wales and Ergonomics Specialist at Airbus UK. This hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing environments, combined with office Ergonomics consultancy experience at Humanscale, forms the foundation of our specialist expertise.
Ergonomics Expertise
Since 2020, Ergo & Wellbeing has delivered comprehensive Ergonomics and Human Factors services across multiple industries including:
Advanced manufacturing - production system design and Ergonomic integration
Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing - production line and laboratory Ergonomics
Packaging manufacturing - production line design and manual handling guidance
Ergonomics Risk Management consultancy - risk assessment, mitigation and compliance support
Sports media - control room and HMI Ergonomics
Office environments - DSE assessments and workplace optimisation
Core Ergonomics Services
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Why Choose Our Ergonomics Consultancy?
Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist: C.ErgHF designation
Professional Memberships: Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (MCIEHF) and the Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (MIHFES)
Masters-Level Qualification: Engineering Psychology with Ergonomics (aka Human Factors)
Manufacturing Specialisation: Unique expertise in advanced manufacturing gained through automotive and aerospace industry roles
Office Ergonomics Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge gained through global consultancy experience at Humanscale
Expert Witness Services: Professional expert witness provision for legal and regulatory matters
Flexible Service: Ergonomics consultant for hire approach suitable for all project sizes
UK & Ireland Coverage: Northern Ireland-based consultancy serving clients across the UK and Republic of Ireland
Professional Memberships
Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF)
Julie is a Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) and Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (MCIEHF).
CIEHF is a UK-based professional society for Ergonomists, Human Factors specialists and those involved in user-centred design. It is a community of people focused on integrated design to improve human life, wellbeing and system performance across every industry and sector. Professional members bring with them a deep knowledge and understanding of how applications of Ergonomics and Human Factors can make a significant difference to human life, wellbeing and safety whilst reducing risks of harm associated with mental and physical health.
At the request of former Chief Executive Noorzaman Rashid, Julie has presented human-centred design webinars to CIEHF leaders, members and guests and published in the organisation's 'The Ergonomist' magazine. Julie served as CIEHF Members' Network leader for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland from December 2020 to June 2023.
Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (IHFES)
Julie is a Registered Member of the Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (IHFES).
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Julie is a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), an international professional engineering association representing building services engineers and those involved with construction, engineering and sustainability in the built environment.
CHartered Institute of ergonomics and human factors (CIEHF)
Julie is a Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) and Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors. CIEHF is a UK-based professional society for ergonomists, human factors specialists and those involved in user-centred design. It is a community of people focused on integrated design to improve human life, wellbeing and system performance across every industry and sector. Professional members bring with them a deep knowledge and understanding of how applications of ergonomics and human factors can make a significant difference to human life, wellbeing and safety whilst reducing risks of harm associated with mental and physical health.
At the request of the previous Chief Executive, Noorzaman Rashid, Julie has presented a human-centred design webinar to leaders, members and guests of the CIEHF as well as published in the organisation's 'The Ergonomist' magazine.
Julie was also the CIEHF Members' Network leader for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland from Dec 2020 to June 2023.
Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (IHFES)
Julie is a Registered Member of the Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (IHFES)
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Julie is a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). CIBSE an international professional engineering association based in London that represents building services engineers, (mechanical and electrical engineers, architectural engineers, technical building services engineers, building engineers, or facilities and services planning engineers) or others relating to the built environment. It is involved with matters relating to construction, engineering and sustainability.