Technical translator Korean / English

Beck & Pollitzer is the world’s leading provider of industrial installation and machine relocation services. We deliver an unrivalled range of services to all clients, both locally and internationally.
We are passionate about our customers and the work we do for them. Therefore, we pride ourselves in consistently delivering excellence, no matter how complex the project.
We firmly believe that we achieve more when we work together, and recognise that people are the heart of the business.
At Beck & Pollitzer everything we do is based on our core values; colleagues working together, passion for our customers and the work we do for them and being consistent and persistent in all we do. We recruit people who demonstrate these values and are good at what they do.
When you join our team, you will become involved in supporting or delivering some of the biggest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects in the world. Our people are experts in a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, print, packaging, FMCG, metals and many more.
We are currently looking for a Technical translator Korean / English.


Main duties
Accurately translate all documents from Korean into English using established terminology and phraseology, consulting technical staff within the Company for final checking
Proof-read carefully all proofs received
Update accurately all document revisions received
Transmit all finished work in the required format to the company
Translate and distribute any other information as necessary
Manage and organise all technical literature within the Company
Keep accurate records of all literature updates as per QA requirements
Distribute all new information within the Company in a timely manner



Management may, from time to time, require you to carry out tasks in addition to your normal duties, provided these tasks are both reasonable and within your capabilities
Requirements
The nature of the role means we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who is comfortable working alone or as part of a team. The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Educated to GCSE A to C level standard or equivalent in 5 subjects (inc. English and Korean)
- Experience of translating Korean into English and English into Korean
- Fluency in both Korean and English languages (both orally and writing)
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to construct effective working relationships
- The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, internally and externally
- The ability to prioritise and organise work, including working to deadlines
- Good oral communication skills.
- The ability to explain complex processes in non-technical language.
- The ability to prioritise.
- The ability to work under pressure
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service


Desirable, but not essential skills:
A Further Education (FE) qualification in Korean
Member of Chartered Institute of Linguists
Experience of translating technical Korean into English
Being a native speaker in either English or Korean