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Date Added: Thu 17/04/2025

Chinese - English Translator

Sunderland, SR1, UK
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Company: ZENITH PEOPLE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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
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