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.
The role involves working across all stages of production, including preparing ingredients, manufacturing sushi, assembling packs and packing finished products. You’ll handle food carefully while following good manufacturing practices (GMP) to meet strict quality and customer standards.
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.
Transport- We have a bus service running from Ipswich to site for all shift patterns (£7.50 for a return ticket).
Shifts 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.
Pay Rates
Days shift rate: £12.71 per hour.
Additionally a £10 bonus per weekend day shift worked.
Night shift rate: £12.71 per hour, plus 15% night shift allowance (taking the rate to £14.61 per hour).
Additionally a £20 bonus per weekend night shift worked.
The roles purpose is to be involved in all aspects of preparation, manufacture, assembly, and packing of chilled food products to company and customer specifications, standards and procedures.
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.
Pay: £12.71-£14.61 per hour
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
