Language Telephone Interpreter - Glasgow and surrounding area

Kelly Services; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpreting agency seeks Language Telephone Interpreters to provide remote interpretation services in Glasgow. Candidates should be fluent in both Bengali and English and possess previous experience in translation. Flexible working hours and full training are provided for this role, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to utilize their language skills.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Completely remote work

Flexible working schedule

Full training

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK on a self-employed basis.
• Previous experience in spoken or written translation and/or interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Providing translation services to clients with limited English proficiency.
• Interpreting English to Bengali and vice versa over the phone.

Skills

Fluency in Bengali

Fluency in English

Cultural Understanding

Customer Service

Job description

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Language Telephone Interpreter - Glasgow and surrounding area, Glasgow

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Client:

Kelly Services

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Language Telephone Interpreter / Freelance / Working from Home

Can you speak a second language? Would you like to put your language skills to use and work flexibly?

This could be the perfect role for you! Working as an interpreter you can empower spoken understanding for others via phone or video. Help change huh? to happy simply by using your spoken word, all while working from home to a schedule that suits you.

This is an opportunity to work with the worlds market leading interpreting agency to provide interpretation services across a range of industries, including the NHS and the Public Sector.

As a real-time interpreter, you can assist for example, with doctors and nurses caring for patients, aid a school nurse communicate with a parent, interpret in a legal situation, or support a customer with a billing problem.

What’s on Offer?
• Competitive rates of pay
• Completely remote work which can be either the sole source of income or an additional salary.
• Flexible working schedule
• Full training

The Role
• Providing translation services to clients and customers with limited English proficiency
• Answer requests and translate real-time conversations both ways via phone call, using a dedicated application.
• Interpreting and translating English to Bengali and Bengali to English over the phone in real time
• Providing accurate and complete translation and interpretation whilst demonstrating excellent customer service at all times

Ideal Person
• Eligible to work in the UK on a self-employed basis
• Fluent in both Bengali and English
• Has in-depth understanding of the cultural dynamics of both languages
• Previous experience in spoken or written translation and/or interpretation
• You must hold, or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

What’s Next?

Apply with your CV today and our team will get in touch to discuss your application.

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As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.