Translator (English-Polish-English)

Translator Are you an experienced technical translator with strong English and Polish language skills? We are looking for a Translator (English-Polish-English) to join an international industrial engineering project for our client Metso. This is a full-time, fixed-term agency assignment through Staffpoint. The translator’s primary responsibilities include translating technical project documentation and providing consecutive interpretation in both directions, from English into Polish and from Polish into English, for an industrial engineering project. The work covers process and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with approved terminology and documentation standards. Your Responsibilities Translating technical documents from English into Polish and from Polish into English Translating project correspondence between English and Polish Reviewing, revising, and editing translations in both language pairs to ensure linguistic quality and consistency Maintaining project-specific glossaries, terminology databases, and translation memories Ensuring compliance with customer-approved terminology and project documentation standards Coordinating and performing quality control of outsourced translations Collaborating closely with engineering and project teams on documentation-related matters Performing document formatting and desktop publishing (DTP) activities Acting as interpreter (consecutive interpretation), working in both directions between English and Polish, in project meetings and at customer site visits, which will involve business travel Contributing to the overall quality and consistency of project deliverables Requirements and Competences Excellent command of English Native-level or near-native proficiency in Polish Experience in technical translation within industrial or engineering projects A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent expertise gained through extensive professional translation experience Experience using computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, ideally RWS Trados Studio Strong understanding of technical terminology and documentation practices Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines Considered an Advantage Experience in the minerals, mining, process, energy, or other heavy-industry sectors Technical or engineering educational background Experience working in project-based organizations Desktop publishing (DTP) skills Experience with terminology management and translation memory systems Personal Attributes Proactive and self-driven Collaborative and communicative, comfortable working with technical experts and engineers Motivated to continuously improve linguistic quality and consistency Team and Working Environment The translator works both as part of an experienced translation team of eight professionals and as part of the project team for the duration of the assignment. The role involves close cooperation with project engineers, delivery team, customer, partners, and other translators, in a collaborative working environment with regular meetings and access to experienced language and technical professionals. What the Assignment Offers A role in an international industrial project environment Work with complex technical documentation and terminology Support from an experienced translation team A hybrid working model combining remote work and office presence Professional development opportunities, including hands-on experience with industry-leading translation technologies (Trados Studio 2026 and Trados Team), and the opportunity to complete the Trados Studio Certification exam and earn the Trados Studio Level 1 (Basic) certification (2024 version, with the option to upgrade to the 2026 certification later) Location and Working Model Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week at the office) Office location: Espoo, Finland Start date: October 2026 Duration: 40 weeks (~ 9 months) Please note that additional working hours may occasionally be required during peak project phases. Interested? Submit your application and CV as soon as possible, latest by 1.10.2026. We review applications continuously and may begin interviews before the application deadline.