Introduction
Ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team, where you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience maintaining and improving the equipment that keeps our production areas running efficiently.
About the Employer
ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing premium own label and branded sushi for the UK market. We have been one of the UK's largest sushi producers for almost two decades and moved to our current site in Earl Stonham, Suffolk in 2007. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are a well-equipped and heavily invested site that specialises in the art of making sushi for leading UK retailers and supermarkets.
What ichiban means is 'number one' in Japanese, and that's what we always aim to be! We employ over 450 staff on our site from Production Operatives to Engineers, which allows us to complete the whole process of manufacturing from start to finish here in Suffolk.
What You'll Do
As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll work alongside skilled engineers to learn how to install, maintain, fault-find and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment. You'll gain practical experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering, developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful engineering career.
What you'll be doing
- Assisting with planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment
- Supporting engineers with fault finding, repairs and breakdown response
- Learning how to safely use engineering tools, equipment and diagnostic techniques
- Helping to install and commission new machinery and equipment
- Completing engineering documentation and maintenance records accurately
- Following health and safety procedures and food safety standards at all times
- Working with the engineering team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Attending college/training as part of your apprenticeship programme and applying your learning in the workplace
Training Outcome
It is intended that - providing you successfully complete your apprenticeship - you will become a permanent member of staff.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4/C
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4/C
- Desired - A Level - Engineering - Grade 4/C
- Essential - T Level - Engineering - Grade 4/C
- Desired - Level 2 in Engineering - Engineering - Pass/ Merit or Distinction
Course Information
Course: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
Expected Duration: 2 Years 4 Months
Training Provider: REAGIT UK LTD
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Engineering Apprentice in Stowmarket employer: ichiban UK Limited
Ichiban UK is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Suffolk where you can grow your HR skills while contributing to a leading sushi manufacturer. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive culture encourages apprentices to thrive and potentially transition into permanent roles, all within a collaborative team that values communication and initiative.
