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 GDPR 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
Represent DEKRA positively at all times
Collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement

Measures of Success

Delegate satisfaction and feedback scores
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
Strong communication and presentation skills
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)
Training or facilitation qualification
Experience across multiple sectors (e.g. chemicals, pharma, energy, manufacturing, utilities)

Personal Attributes

Engaging and confident communicator
Professional, reliable, and well-prepared
Collaborative and team-oriented
Passionate about developing others
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality

DEKRA Values & Behaviours

All activities are aligned with DEKRA's core values:

Responsibility for Safety
Entrepreneurship
Customer Orientation
Integrity
Team Spirit

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.

Work Location: In person

DEKRA UK

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