Product Specialist - Explosive Environments

Product Specialist - Explosive Environments, Field-Based / Barnsley Area

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.

• Field-based role around the Barnsley area with flexibility to work remotely when needed
• 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

• 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

• Engineering qualification (HNC minimum) or equivalent experience in electrical/mechanical disciplines
• Hazardous Area Competence (Comp Ex Ex01-Ex06, Ex11, Ex12, Ex14)
• Deep knowledge of explosion protection principles:
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• 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)

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

• 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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