Freelance Associate Trainer/Assessor – Confined Spaces

Experienced Trainer/Assessors for City & Guilds 6160 Confined Spaces

Location: Devon, UK

Contract Type:  Freelance self-employed associate

Pay rate: £240/day

About the role

SA Safety Ltd is a specialist rescue and safety company based in South Devon. We deliver life-critical training, standby rescue services, and safety solutions to some of the most demanding industrial environments in the UK.

We’re looking for experienced confined space professionals to deliver and assess our City & Guilds 6160 Confined Spaces qualifications from our training centre in South Brent, on a self-employed, course-by-course basis. This isn’t a read-from-the-slides role. Our learners are going into some of the most hazardous working environments there are, and what you teach them could save a life. If you’ve done the job and want to pass that knowledge on properly, you’ll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

Delivering engaging classroom and practical confined space training to groups of up to 6 learners.
Assessing learners in our simulated confined space facility against City & Guilds 6160 standards.
Briefing learners on safety, emergency, and rescue arrangements before every practical session.
Carrying out pre-use checks on equipment, including gas detectors, escape sets, BA, tripods, and winches.
Completing accurate assessment records and taking part in our internal quality assurance and standardisation.
Keeping safety front and centre for learners, colleagues, and yourself.

What we're looking for

• Substantial hands-on experience of working in and supervising confined space entry.
• A TAQA assessor qualification (or equivalent, e.g. A1/D32/D33).
• A recognised training qualification, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
• Proven experience delivering and assessing accredited training.
• Sound knowledge of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, ACoP L101, gas detection, breathing apparatus and rescue arrangements.
• A confident, clear communicator who can manage groups and practical activities safely.

The honest bit

This is a self-employed associate role, not a permanent job. Work is offered course by course, so you’ll need to be registered as self-employed (or trade through your own limited company), hold your own insurance, and manage your own tax and National Insurance.

In return, you’ll get regular work with a well-equipped training centre, a team that values what you bring, and the flexibility to fit our courses around your other commitments.

What you'll get

• Day Rate:  Competitive day rate paid on invoice.
• Flexibility:  Course-by-course workPlanned dates booked well in advance
• Free parking on site. 

 How to apply:

Follow the link to read a full job description and apply online at our website.  We're waiting to hear from you!

SA Safety is a trusted leader in the provision of rescue teams, industrial support and specialist training. From our base in Devon we deliver accredited training, confined space rescue teams, rope access teams and support services to the high-risk utilities, industrial and manufacturing sectors. 

Our specialist City&Guilds and Qualsafe-accredited training is delivered on-site or at our state-of-the-art training centre in South Brent,  fitted out in 2025 with all the facilities to train you to the highest industry standards.

At SA Safety people come first.  As a values-driven organisation, our clear aim is to support personal and professional growth through skills development, opportunity, and sustained investment.  Over 20% of our team are ex-forces and many of them joined through word of mouth, something we’re incredibly proud of.  We actively choose to recruit from the armed forces community because your discipline, experience and transferable skills add real strength to our team. 

We believe SA Safety offers the ideal opportunity for service leavers to use the skills they have earned in the armed forces to build a new career.  With major new contracts starting in 2026, we’re looking to expand our team right now.  If you’re transitioning out of the military and want a role with purpose, teamwork and development opportunities, give us a call to discuss putting your experience to work with us.  Call us on 01626 836366 - we’d love to hear from you.