Chinese – English Translator

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chinese – English Translator, to work 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: * Document Translation: Accurately translate technical documents, business reports, and internal communications between Chinese and English. * Meeting Interpretation: Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conferences, and training sessions, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding. * Content Localisation: Adapt training materials, presentations, and other communications to reflect cultural and linguistic differences between China and the U.K. * Cultural Mediation: Bridge cultural differences between Chinese and U.K. teams, promoting effective collaboration and mutual respect. * Technical Support: Leverage an engineering background to accurately translate technical terms and concepts. * Terminology Management: Develop and maintain a glossary of technical terms to ensure consistent and high-quality translations. * Project Coordination: Collaborate with multiple departments to manage translation projects and ensure timely delivery. Experience & qualifications Required: * Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Engineering, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field. * Fluency in both written and spoken Chinese and English, with excellent grammar and vocabulary in both languages. * Ability to commit to a full-time role for at least one year. * Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, context-sensitive translations. * Familiarity with translation tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ) is a plus. * Understanding of cultural differences between China and the U.K., with the ability to navigate cross-cultural communication effectively. * Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills. What our client can offer: * A unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in a global organisation. * Mentorship from professionals in translation, engineering, and cross-cultural communication. * An inclusive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth. * Competitive compensation package and potential pathways to long-term roles within the business