Hatchery QA Specialist: Quality & Data Improvement

SourceCo Recruitment; Shobdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment is seeking a QA Coordinator for a busy hatchery in Shobdon, Herefordshire. The role combines hands-on on the shop floor with office data analysis to drive quality improvements.

You will monitor egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance and hygiene standards, producing reports and making evidence-based recommendations. The position operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern with early start times.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality, technical or production environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical and bacteriological egg quality assessments.
• Monitor egg core temperatures throughout the supply chain.
• Assess egg hygiene and the effectiveness of fumigation and sanitation processes.
• Analyse breeder flock fertility performance.
• Review hatch results and investigate incubation losses.
• Conduct detailed chick quality assessments.
• Produce reports and analyse technical data.
• Make recommendations to management based on findings.
• Monitor hygiene standards throughout the hatchery.
• Identify and report non conformances and support corrective actions.
• Assist with investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support food safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and quality standards.
• Participate in shift cover and on-call arrangements where required.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

SourceCo Recruitment is seeking a QA Coordinator for a busy hatchery in Shobdon, Herefordshire. The role combines hands-on on the shop floor with office data analysis to drive quality improvements.

You will monitor egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance and hygiene standards, producing reports and making evidence-based recommendations. The position operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern with early start times.