Rentokil Initial is the world’s leading commercial pest control and hygiene service provider. Here in Malaysia, we have been the market leader in both the pest control and hygiene solution industries for over 50 years across 11 major cities nationwide. Join us to build a meaningful career in an innovative, supportive environment where your work truly matters!
We are seeking an experienced, meticulous, and tech-savvy Website Content Translator & Proofreader to translate and adapt approximately 600 corporate web pages from English to Bahasa Malaysia (BM). The successful candidate will work directly within our Content Management System (CMS) to ensure high-quality, localised, and brand-consistent digital content across our core business domains. Full onboarding and system access training will be provided prior to project commencement.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Direct CMS Translation & Localisation: Translate website copy, product/service descriptions, blog articles, forms, and call-to-action (CTA) buttons directly within the web system (CMS).
- Tone & Brand Alignment: Translate technical, pest control, and hygiene terminology accurately while maintaining a professional, localised B2B/B2C tone suitable for the Malaysian market.
- On-Page SEO Awareness: Preserve localised SEO elements including page titles, meta descriptions, image alt tags, and target keywords provided by the digital team during input.
- Format & Visual Verification: Review preview layouts to ensure translated BM text fits correctly within web design templates, UI cards, and mobile viewports without breaking structural formatting.
- Target Output: Complete direct translations for ~600 pages within the agreed 1-month contract timeline (~25–30 web pages per business day).
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum SPM/STPM or Diploma in any field.
- Language Proficiency: Native fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and full professional proficiency in Written English.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of proven experience in web content translation, copywriting, or localisation (experience in industrial, commercial B2B, hygiene, or chemical/environmental service sectors is a strong advantage) is preferred.
- Technical Aptitude: Comfortable working directly inside web backend systems / CMS platforms.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent proofreading skills with strict adherence to correct BM grammar, terminology, and spelling standards (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka / DBP alignment).
- Time Management: Strong self-discipline and ability to meet steady daily page output targets within a strict 30-day timeline.
- Must be available for full-time, office-based work for the entire 1-month contract term, with minimal or no planned leave
- Must be a Malaysian citizen or hold relevant residence status.
Highly Desirable:
- Multitask and manage high volumes of digital documentation.
- A team player who takes ownership of their assigned tasks.
- Proactive with a strong sense of urgency.
Benefits
Rewards and Benefits
- Attractive base salary
- Out-patient
- EPF & SOCSO contribution
You will be welcomed into a friendly, robust and competitive team that are highly motivated and focused on achieving goals and results. You will be given full product training, with hands on assistance from the Credit Control Manager.
Equal Opportunities
Rentokil Initial believes in supporting all employees to provide equal opportunities and avoid discrimination. We also place emphasis on workplace diversity which means that we are serious about creating an inclusive environment that accepts each individual's differences, embraces their strengths and provides opportunities for all colleagues to achieve their full potential.
Locations:
Unit 8-1, Level 8, Tower 8, UOA Business Park,
No. 1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
(connected to Subang LRT station)