DSEAR Assessor

DSEAR Product Specialist - Explosive Environments, Field-Based

Join a leading global technology and safety consultancy and make a real impact on industrial safety. We are looking for a Product Specialist in Explosive Environments to advise clients on compliance with explosion protection and safety legislation, delivering expert guidance on certification, inspections, and standards.

Why this role?

• Field-based role UK wide, office visits circa twice a month Barnsley
• Opportunity to deliver technical support, inspections, and audits on high-profile industrial projects
• Work directly with clients to ensure compliance with DSEAR, ATEX, UKCA/CE, and other safety standards
• Use your expertise in hazardous area principles to guide client decisions and safety strategies

What you'll do

• Conduct on-site evaluations of hazardous locations for certification and compliance
• Perform DSEAR inspections, CE/UKCA verifications, and risk assessments
• Audit client management systems and technical documentation
• Provide technical advice to clients and internal teams, maintaining strong relationships
• Deliver seminars and talks to local safety professionals and engineers
• Represent the organisation in standards and certification forums
• Support sales and business development with technical expertise

What we're looking for

• Engineering qualification (HNC minimum) or equivalent experience in electrical/mechanical disciplines
• Hazardous Area Competence (CompEx Ex01-Ex06, Ex11, Ex12, Ex14)
• Deep knowledge of explosion protection principles: Ex d, Ex e, Ex m, Ex i, Ex p, Ex h, Ex t
• Experience with (phone number removed) (Installation) and (phone number removed) (Inspection)
• Strong understanding of UK and European safety directives, standards, and certification processes
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and customer service skills
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for site travel (UK and potentially international)

Desirable

• ISO 9001 Lead Audit qualification
• Membership in standards committees (BSI, CEN, IEC)
• Experience with AutoCAD

Benefits include

• 33+ days holiday, pension, life assurance, and comprehensive wellbeing support
• Company vehicle for field work
• Flexible work options, including homeworking when applicable
• Incentives, salary exchange schemes, and career development opportunities

Take on a high-impact, technically challenging role where your expertise ensures industrial safety and compliance. Apply now to make your mark in explosive environments.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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