Human Factors Graduates

The future of Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

At Iarnród Éireann, we’re driving a once-in-a-generation transformation— positioning rail at the heart of Ireland’s sustainable transport future through the Irish Rail Strategy 2050.

Our people are central to delivering this ambitious vision—across modern infrastructure upgrades, next-generation fleet development, customer experience innovation, and strategic port connections.

We are now seeking passionate graduates to become part of our ‘One Team’—supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and future-ready rail services nationwide. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team building a greener, smarter, and more connected Ireland.

The successful candidate will join the three-year graduate scheme in Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail on a competitive salary with support and mentoring to develop along excellent career paths. 

The Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Human Factors Graduate Programme 

Based in the Safety Directorate, you will work within our Human Factors team providing expert input on cross-functional safety and human performance. You will be part of our drive to integrate human factors in frontline safety management and major new projects and initiatives. 

In a typical day, you may be out with train drivers collecting data on what they experience, working with our training school to develop and deliver Human Factors training, doing task analyses on our controllers, analysing the potential impact of new automated systems, or analysing data on the influencing factors in accidents and incidents. 

We will provide you with mentoring and support to attain Chartered status in the CIEHF over the three years of the graduate scheme, as well as access to internal training and development opportunities.

Essential qualities:

  • Relevant qualifications in Human Factors or a directly related discipline (e.g. psychology, Safety, or engineering)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Motivated and proactive in pursuit of excellence
  • Strong analytical ability and data analysis skills
  • Knowledge of at least three of the following human factors topics:
    Human factors integration
    • Task analysis
    • Workload assessment
    • HMI design and usability assessment
    • Non-technical skills development
    • Human error or human reliability assessment
    • Physical ergonomics assessment
    • Safety and just culture

Desirable qualities:

  • Experience in the rail or transport sector
  • Membership of the Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society, the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, or another Human Factors or related professional body

Our Rewards Package includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • Mentoring & support 
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health and Wellness Programme
  • Reduced fares on the network 
  • Professional membership

Please email your CV and Cover letter to GraduateProgramme@irishrail.ie with “Human Factors Graduate Programme 2026 included in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 11th May 2026.

Please Note: All applicants must have or be working towards a Level 8 Honours Degree with an accredited Institution in order to apply.

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