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 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.