ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing premium own-label and branded products for the UK market. We are hiring Food Production Operatives at our site in Earl Stonham, near Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
Main Responsibilities:
As a Production Operative, you will play an important role within our busy chilled production environment, handling, preparing, and packing high-quality food products for leading retail customers while ensuring company standards and procedures are consistently followed.
Shifts:
Enjoy a great work-life balance with our rotating schedule — you’ll work 3 days one week and 4 days the next (just 7 out of every 14 days), always on the same set days each week! That means you’re only at work half the year, with a consistent routine that makes it easy to plan your life around work.
Shift are 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off pattern 06:00-18:00 or 18:00 - 06:00 working the following shift pattern's;
Days 1: Working every Thursday to Saturday and alternate Wednesday's from 06:00-18:00.
Days 2: Working every Sunday to Tuesday and alternate Wednesday's from 06:00-18:00.
Nights 1: Working every Wednesday to Friday and alternate Tuesday's from 18:00-06:00.
Nights 2: Working every Saturday to Monday and alternate Tuesday's from 18:00-06:00.
These roles also attract premium payments for weekend working and are zero hours contracts.
Transport: We have a bus service running from Ipswich to site for all shift patterns (£7.50 for a return ticket).
Pay Rate:
Days shift rate: £12.71 per hour. With the weekly attendance bonus included, the expected weekly earnings are £521.57 before tax.
Night shift rate: £13.61 per hour. With the night shift allowance included, the expected weekly earnings are £588.31 before tax.
We offer great prospects if you wish to develop your career in the food industry. Full training will be given so although previous experience in food manufacturing would be nice, it's not vital.
Benefits:
- Company bus service available from Ipswich to site.
- Recognition schemes, including Star of the Week and Employee of the Month awards.
- Increased holiday entitlement based on length of service.
- Opportunities for career progression, development, and internal promotion.
- In-house training
Pay: £521.58-£588.31 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Shuttle service provided
Application question(s):
- Do you have a preference for working day shifts or night shifts?
Experience:
- Food production: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
