Transcriber Stretford, North West England, England
Job description
Our aim is simple: to reduce language barriers. Founded over 20 years ago, DA Languages provides language services to both the public and private sector. With a dedicated team and an ever-expanding customer base, we are considered one of the most trusted and reliable language service providers in the UK.
Due to our ongoing growth, we’re looking for Transcribers to perform audio into text transcription tasks for our company.
A successful Transcriber is responsible for typing company documents and material, including reports, correspondence, and policies. If you can type fast and accurately and can check documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors under tight deadlines, we’d like to meet you. For this role, it is essential to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Your Responsibilities include:
- Transcribing documents from audio recordings into text format
- Correctly identify speakers throughout lengthy recordings
- Edit completed work for grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Quality-checking transcriptions by other typists
- Delegate and oversee the delivery of particularly large transcription projects
- Keep information confidential in accordance with security policies
Skills needed
- Efficiency and attention to detail
- Can use computer software packages, including Word
- Good communicator
- Able to produce neat and well-presented work
- Discretion: much of the information you will be dealing with will be confidential
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to search for information specific to the industry they work in.
- Fantastic command over language - both formal as well as colloquial, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to understand a wide range of British and foreign accents
- Knowledge of how to format text into client specific requests.
- Good working knowledge of computers and software programs they need to use to perform the function of transcription, from autocorrect function in word processing programs to use of pedals and specialist transcription software.
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Typist, Data Entry Clerk, or Data Entry operator
- Fast typing skills: using a touch-typing system is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets
- Familiarity with office equipment
- Strong English language skills
- Attention to detail with an ability to spot grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
- Confidentiality
- High school diploma; additional computer training or certification is a plus
What’s in it for you?
- Career progression opportunities in a fast growing business
- Flexible working post-training (4 days a week in office, 1 day at home)
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, this increases with your service
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Employee referral scheme and bonuses
- Free breakfast, fresh fruit and tea & coffee provided daily
- Part of Manchester Liftshare Community platform
- Exclusive access to PerkBox, a portal that offers retail discounts for stores such as ASOS, H&M, Adidas and freebies such as free drinks at Café Nero, learning perks, insurance savings and discounted gym memberships. Gain access to wellness resources such as online workouts and yoga, meditations, and hypnotherapy sessions
- Internal employee recognition schemes such as employee of the month and end of year awards
- Employee Assistance Program providing up to 4 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, Health Checks, and podcasts
- Social events and regular engagement activities, such as Christmas and Summer parties, in office events and competitions!
If you can bring enthusiasm, tenacity and a professional approach to work then apply today.
Applicants must be UK residents and possess the right to work in the UK. DA Languages is committed to the elimination of discrimination, be it direct or indirect, and will actively work with our staff and clients to ensure the equality of treatment for all, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religion.
Please note, a passed DBS check is required for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/09/2023
