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Chinese - English Translator

Zenith People LTD
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6ST, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is for a Chinese - English Translator at an engineering site, focusing on communication between Chinese and English-speaking teams.
  • Candidates should have at least one year of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
  • The position involves translating technical documents, interpreting meetings, and adapting content for cultural differences.
  • Fluency in both languages and strong attention to detail are essential, along with familiarity with translation tools being a plus.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth within a global organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chinese - English Translator at our clients engineering site to support seamless communication between Chinese and English-speaking teams. This role involves translating technical and business content, interpreting during meetings, and ensuring cultural nuances are respected. This is a full-time role requiring at least a one-year commitment.

Responsibilities:

l Document Translation: Accurately translate technical documents, business reports, and internal communications between Chinese and English.

l Meeting Interpretation: Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conferences, and training sessions, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding.

l Content Localisation: Adapt training materials, presentations, and other communications to reflect cultural and linguistic differences between China and the U.K.

l Cultural Mediation: Bridge cultural differences between Chinese and U.K. teams, promoting effective collaboration and mutual respect.

l Technical Support: Leverage an engineering background to accurately translate technical terms and concepts.

l Terminology Management: Develop and maintain a glossary of technical terms to ensure consistent and high-quality translations.

l Project Coordination: Collaborate with multiple departments to manage translation projects and ensure timely delivery.

Experience & qualifications Required:

l Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Engineering, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.

l Fluency in both written and spoken Chinese and English, with excellent grammar and vocabulary in both languages.

l Ability to commit to a full-time role for at least one year.

l Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, context-sensitive translations.

l Familiarity with translation tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ) is a plus.

l Understanding of cultural differences between China and the U.K., with the ability to navigate cross-cultural communication effectively.

l Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.

What our client can offer

l A unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in a global organisation.

l Mentorship from professionals in translation, engineering, and cross-cultural communication.

l An inclusive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

l Competitive compensation package and potential pathways to long-term roles within the business

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.