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Hiring Language interpreter: Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin

Two95 International Inc.

Sarawak

Remote

MYR 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Language Interpreter fluent in English and Mandarin. This role involves facilitating communication between parties during critical situations, such as emergency calls. You'll work from home, ensuring a quiet environment while interpreting conversations accurately. The position requires flexibility with rotating night shifts and offers a competitive hourly wage along with various benefits. Join this dynamic team and play a vital role in bridging communication gaps across diverse sectors including healthcare and law enforcement. If you're passionate about languages and helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

14 days paid sick leave
12 days annual leave
Public holidays off
Training allowance

Qualifications

  • Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential for effective communication.
  • Must have a mobile phone and laptop to facilitate remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication between parties speaking different languages.
  • Ensure accurate interpretation during emergency calls and other scenarios.

Skills

Fluent in English
Fluent in Mandarin
Communication Skills

Tools

Mobile phone (Android 12 or IOS 15)
Laptop with updated version

Job description

Position: Language Interpreter (English & Mandarin)

Period of Employment: 12 months Contract / Renewable

Working Hours: 8 hours per day with 1 hour break in between / 40 hours per week / based on schedule / night shift

Working Time: starts anytime from 8 pm/9pm/10pm/11pm/12am and will shift every 3 months

Salary: RM30/ hour (Minimum RM30 x160 hours= RM4800) + Socso + EPF + OT pay

Benefits: 14 days paid sick leave, 12 days annual leave, and some Malaysia & US Public holidays

3-weeks training provided in the daytime (Monday to Friday) with a Training allowance

Job Description:

As an interpreter, your primary role is to facilitate communication between parties who speak different languages. For example, during a live call from 911, your main responsibility would be to accurately interpret the conversation between the caller (native language) and the emergency operator (English). Your role is to convey the message in the preferred language of the caller and ensure that both parties understand each other. A work from home Language Interpreter works from his/her home office. It is essential to ensure a quiet and secure environment. This position is open to most locations within Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Cambodia. The calls may involve simple or complex, non-technical or technical subjects in Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Finance, Utilities, Travel and Hospitality, 911 emergency services, Law Enforcement, and General Business.

Job Requirements:
  1. Fluent in English (Read, Speak, and Write)
  2. Fluent in Mandarin (Read, Write, and Speak)
  3. Must be working from home
  4. Own Mobile phone with Android 12 and above or IOS 15 and above
  5. Own laptop with updated version
  6. Must be willing to work rotating shift for 9 hours anytime following the required schedule by the client within 24 hours (Night Shift)
  7. They will be entitled to 2 days off in a week which will be rotating any day
  8. Must be willing to work on public holidays as the operation is 24/7.
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