Translator cum Document Controller at Inter Island

Inter Island; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed allowances

OT available

Lunch provided on site (non-halal)

Job summary

Inter Island in Ulu Tiram, Malaysia is seeking a Translator cum Document Controller for an on-site, full-time role. You will manage project documents, translate between Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu, and serve as a communication bridge between Chinese expatriate staff and local teams.

The position offers growth opportunities in a construction/site context with fixed allowances and OT applicability. Immediate hiring is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree holder is required.
• Strong command of Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Prior construction, engineering or data centre exposure is an advantage.
• Able to work on construction site documentation and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation, filing, tracking, updating and distribution.
• Translate documents between Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu, including reports and notices.
• Act as bridge between Chinese expatriate staff and local team.
• Coordinate document submissions and information flow with stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports and document registers; assist with meetings and minutes.
• Support administrative and coordination tasks; ensure confidentiality and version control.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Bahasa Melayu

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Translator cum Document Controller at Inter Island in Ulu Tiram, M01, MY.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Salary \& Benefits

• Salary Range: RM4,000 – RM7,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
• Fixed allowances provided
• OT applicable
• Non-halal lunch provided for the candidate at the site

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant working experience
• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree holder
• Strong written and spoken Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu
• Prior construction, engineering or data centre experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a construction site environment
• Basic knowledge of construction/project documentation and technical terminology would be an advantage
• Ability to understand construction drawings and site-related documentation is an added advantage
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining project documentation, including filing, tracking, updating and distribution of project records.
• Translating project-related documents between Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu, including correspondence, reports, safety notices, meeting minutes, procedures and technical documents.
• Acting as a communication bridge between Chinese expatriate staff and local employees, as many of our China staff are not able to communicate in English or Bahasa Melayu.
• Coordinating document submissions, approvals and information flow between internal departments, consultants, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Preparing project reports, records and document registers.
• Assisting with meetings, meeting materials, minutes and follow-up of action items where required.
• Supporting project-related administrative and operational coordination matters.
• Ensuring proper confidentiality, accuracy and version control of project documents.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.
• For this position, strong Mandarin communication skills are particularly important, as the candidate will be required to communicate with and support our China expatriate staff on a daily basis.
• As this is an urgent hiring requirement, we would appreciate it if your team could start sourcing suitable candidates for all 3 positions as soon as possible.

Work Location

In person