Technical Translator - Milton, United Kingdom - Schueco UK Ltd

Schueco UK Ltd

Verified Company

Milton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Description:
Technical Translator

Reports To:
Translation Manager

Location:
Milton Keynes

Job Purpose:

To translate technical documentation and other texts from German into English, ensuring that the target text reads like original English, using computer-assisted translation tools where directed to optimise the translation process.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To translate marketing / advertising / corporate material (e.g. exhibition literature, product brochures, press releases and magazines) into English appropriately and with sufficient flair as to accurately reflect the source text and maximise promotion of the Schüco brand and products worldwide.
To translate a wide range of other document types (e.g. contracts, quality standards, training courses and newsletters) to a standard fit for publication.

To undertake terminology mining for all translation work as required and participate in the collection of company-specific terminology, consulting appropriate sources and attaining the requisite level of technical knowledge.

To revise translations by internal and, where appropriate, external translators to ensure consistent high quality standards.
To manage a personal work schedule and work flexibly to ensure that deadlines are met and high quality standards maintained.
To participate at all levels of the translation project lifecycle, sharing responsibility for processing enquiries, logging incoming translation work, file management, pricing, scheduling and outsourcing as required.
To prepare documents of all types for translation and publication, where necessary using DTP software.
To be proactive in developing workflows, procedures, tools and guidelines for maximising efficiency within the team.

Essential Skills: