Hatchery Quality Assurance Lead

SourceCo Recruitment; Leominster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment is seeking a QA Coordinator for a busy hatchery in Shobdon, Herefordshire. The role is hands-on, with ~70% on the production floor and 30% in the office, combining practical quality assurance with data analysis and continuous improvement.

You will monitor and improve hatchery performance covering egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation, chick quality and hygiene. The position offers a rotating weekly shift pattern and permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, technical or production environment.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical and bacteriological egg quality assessments.
• Monitor egg core temperatures throughout the supply chain.
• Analyse breeder flock fertility performance.
• Review hatch results and investigate incubation losses.
• Produce reports and analyse technical data.
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Assist with investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

SourceCo Recruitment is seeking a QA Coordinator for a busy hatchery in Shobdon, Herefordshire. The role is hands-on, with ~70% on the production floor and 30% in the office, combining practical quality assurance with data analysis and continuous improvement.

You will monitor and improve hatchery performance covering egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation, chick quality and hygiene. The position offers a rotating weekly shift pattern and permanent employment.