Punjabi (Pakistani) Interpreters Urgently Required In Newcastle Upon Tyne

Language Empire; North East; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Empire is urgently hiring freelance Punjabi (Pakistani) interpreters in Newcastle. This self-employed role offers flexible hours and involves working with various public service sectors such as the NHS and local authorities. Candidates must be fluent in Punjabi, hold relevant qualifications and be comfortable handling confidential information.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support from in-house team

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and another language.
• Formal qualifications like DPSI or Community Interpreting.
• Minimum age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and local government services.
• Check understanding after each sentence.
• Handle highly confidential information.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Punjabi

Education

Diploma in Public Service Interpreting

Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages

Job description

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Punjabi (Pakistani) Interpreters Urgently Required In Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Language Empire

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a Punjabi (Pakistani) interpreter job in Newcastle?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance Punjabi (Pakistani) interpreters based in Newcastle to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Telephone Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification
• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

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