Julie Rainey, Chartered Ergonomist Northern Ireland

Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist based in County Down, Northern Ireland.

About Me

Hello, I am Julie Rainey, a Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) and founder of Ergo & Wellbeing, Northern Ireland's specialist Ergonomics consultancy. Recognising the critical shortage of qualified Ergonomics professionals across Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland, I established Ergo & Wellbeing in 2020 to bridge this gap, providing flexible Ergonomics consultancy for businesses of all sizes and project types, whether you need a one-off assessment or ongoing support. I deliver comprehensive workplace assessments, training and consultancy across manufacturing, office and industrial 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 my specialist expertise.

Ergonomics Expertise

Since 2020, I have 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

• Food production - risk assessment and risk management

• 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

I provide specialist Ergonomics consultancy across manufacturing, industrial and office environments throughout Northern Ireland, UK and Ireland. My core services include:

• Manufacturing & Industrial Ergonomics — production line assessments, advanced manufacturing, food production, engineering and logistics

• Workplace Assessments — MSD risk assessments, Ergonomics risk assessments and individual assessments

• Ergonomics Champions Training — building internal Ergonomics capability in manufacturing organisations

• DSE Assessments — office and home working assessments across Northern Ireland

• Manual Handling Training — Chartered Ergonomist-led training for manufacturing, logistics and warehousing

• Expert Witness Services — independent expert witness for workplace injury litigation

Why Work With Me?

• 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)

I am 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).