Process Safety Trainer - Associate

Process Safety Trainer - Associate

Location: UK - Remote (Home-Based) with access to DEKRA offices in Southampton, Leeds, or Aberdeen and travel to client sites as required Day Rate: £800-1,000 per day Contract: Associate / Contract

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Process Safety Trainer - Associate to deliver high-quality training across DEKRA's Process Safety portfolio.

This role is ideal for a technically strong process safety professional with a passion for knowledge sharing and facilitation. You will deliver engaging, structured training to a range of audiences via both virtual platforms and in-person sessions, ensuring a consistent and high-quality learning experience.

To deliver DEKRA Process Safety training courses using approved materials, ensuring professional, consistent, and engaging delivery across both open and in-house client programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver training courses such as HAZOP, DSEAR, and Process Safety Management to mixed delegate groups • Facilitate both virtual (Teams) and in-person training sessions • Use interactive delivery methods including workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises • Manage classroom dynamics to ensure inclusive and effective participation • Respond to technical queries within scope and escalate where required

Course Preparation & Consistency

• Prepare for delivery by reviewing course content, agendas, and delegate requirements • Deliver all training in line with DEKRA's approved materials and learning outcomes • Support updates and enhancements to training content where required • Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all delivery environments

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Capture and provide structured feedback from delegates • Identify recurring learning gaps and suggest improvements • Participate in “train-the-trainer” sessions and standardisation activities

Administration & Compliance

• Confirm delegate attendance and completion requirements • Ensure compliance with and internal processes when handling delegate data

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Deliver a professional and engaging service to all clients and delegates • Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders • Collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement

Measures of Success

• Consistency of delivery against course objectives • Professionalism, preparation, and reliability • Contribution to training quality and continuous improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• 10+ years' experience in Process Safety, with strong expertise in DSEAR, HAZOP, Process Safety Management or COMAH. • Strong practical understanding of DSEAR requirements in operational environments • Experience with Process Safety Management frameworks, risk assessment, and hazard studies • Confident trainer and facilitator with experience delivering to mixed audiences • UK-based with flexibility to travel • Onboard under limited company with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity and Employers insurance aligned with DEKRA's minimum requirements or onboard through an umbrella company.

Desirable

• Experience chairing HAZOP studies (preferred) • Previous experience delivering process safety training • Knowledge of hazardous area classification and ignition risk • Professional membership (e.g. IChemE) • Experience across multiple sectors (e.g. chemicals, pharma, energy, manufacturing, utilities)

Personal Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and well-prepared • Collaborative and team-oriented • Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality

DEKRA Values & Behaviours

All activities are aligned with DEKRA's core values:

Additional Information

• Home-based role with UK-wide travel required • Delivery via both virtual platforms and in-person sessions • Flexible associate engagement based on project demand

Interested Why not apply today!

No agencies please.