Freelance interpreters in or around Edinburgh

Freelance Interpreters in or around Edinburgh

Premium Linguistic Services is currently recruiting Freelance Interpreters in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Due to increased demand across the public sector, we can offer regular assignments and consistent work opportunities.

Job Type

Freelance / Self-employed. Flexible hours.

Location

Edinburgh and surrounding areas (must be UK-based).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpreting services
• Accurately interpret between English and your second language
• Handle confidential and sensitive information
• Support communication between service users and professionals
• Maintain reliability and punctuality

Languages Required

We are particularly interested in interpreters speaking: Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Italian, German, Indonesian, Nepali, Russian, Ukrainian, Swedish, Telugu, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Somali, Tamil, Tigrinya, Amharic, Gujarati, Urdu, Spanish, Romanian, Slovak, Czech, Malayalam, Vietnamese, Polish, Bengali, Lithuanian, Latvian, Portuguese, and more.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and at least one other language
• Interpreting qualification and/or relevant experience
• Right to work on a self-employed basis in the UK
• Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours - choose when you work
• High volume of bookings - strong earning potential
• Varied assignments across public sector settings
• Independence - no office-based role
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team

Apply Now

If you are a reliable and professional interpreter looking for flexible, ongoing work, apply today with your CV.

Please note: Only applicants currently based in the UK will be considered.

Our Client

We're happy to have worked with a variety of public and private organizations, including the Ministry of Justice, the Home Office, International Banks, Insurance Companies, Elite Universities, the NHS, Immigration Services and several Local Authorities.

Experience Our High-quality Translation & Interpretation Services

We offer a very competitive rate for interpreting, translation, transcription & British Sign Language services. We will also match any cheaper quote upon provision of a written confirmation of the quote from another provider.

Additional Resources

• Translation Portal
• Interpreting Portal