Job Description

Position: Chinese Interpreter

Position Title: Chinese Interpreter (Mandarin)
Reports To: HR Manager / General Manager
Location: [Bangkok]
Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated Chinese Interpreter to facilitate effective communication between Chinese-speaking management and local employees. The successful candidate will provide accurate interpretation and translation support across daily operations, meetings, production, and business functions while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between Mandarin Chinese and Thai/English during meetings, production discussions, training sessions, and business negotiations.
• Translate written documents, including reports, emails, policies, manuals, presentations, contracts, and technical documents.
• Support communication between Chinese expatriates and local employees across all departments.
• Assist Chinese management with daily operational coordination and administrative tasks.
• Attend internal and external meetings, taking minutes and translating key discussion points when required.
• Coordinate communication with suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Support HR in translating employee communications, announcements, training materials, and company policies.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of all translated materials.
• Assist with travel arrangements, visa documentation, and expatriate support when required.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language, Translation, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1–3 years of experience as a Chinese Interpreter (Fresh graduates with excellent language skills are welcome to apply).
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (HSK Level 5 or above preferred).
• Good command of Thai and English (both spoken and written).
• Experience supporting Chinese expatriates or working in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, electronics, chemical, or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of production terminology and technical vocabulary.
• Experience translating technical documents and engineering materials.
• Familiarity with Chinese business culture and cross-cultural communication.

Key Competencies

• Excellent interpretation and translation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Time management and multitasking skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Cross-cultural awareness