Job Description

ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market .

We are looking for Skilled Production Operatives at our site in Earl Stonham, near Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.

Transport-

We have a

bus service

running from Ipswich to site for all shift patterns (6 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.

Days 2: Working every Sunday to Tuesday and alternate Wednesday's.

Nights 1: Working every Wednesday to Friday and alternate Tuesday's.

These roles also attract premium payments for weekend working and are on guaranteed hours contracts.

Vacancies include;

Process Controllers Machine Minders Machine Operators Line Servicers
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 Rates

Days shift rate: 12.50 per hour

Additionally a 10 bonus per weekend day shift worked.

Night shift rate: 12.50 per hour, plus 15% taking the rate to 14.38 per hour

Please note, some job roles attract a bonus scheme (or higher rate), so may entitle you to an additional bonus rate. This will be subject to meeting the appropriate Qualifying Criteria for a particular Qualifying Period.

A 'training rate' of 12.21 per hour may apply whilst you are in training. As soon as you have been signed off as competent in the job, your hourly rate will increase to the above rates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Shuttle service provided Transport links
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Experience:

Food production: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IND-ICH SKPROD Update July 2025