Hatchery Quality & Data Analyst

Avara Foods Limited; Leominster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a dedicated QA Co-Ordinator to join our Technical team at Shobdon Hatchery. You will monitor egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance, and chick hatch results to support continuous improvement and maintain high hatchery standards.

The role involves collecting, analysing and reporting technical data, with approx 70% on the hatchery floor and 30% in the office. You will collaborate with teams to drive quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hatchery, food production, or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel and Word.
• Proactive, positive, and organized approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and bacteriological egg quality assessments.
• Monitor egg core temperatures throughout the supply chain.
• Assess egg hygiene and evaluate fumigation and sanitation effectiveness.
• Analyse breeder flock fertility performance by house.
• Review hatch results and investigate incubation losses.
• Carry out detailed chick quality assessments.
• Produce reports, analyse findings, and provide recommendations to hatchery management.
• Monitor hygiene standards across the hatchery.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Assist with investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking a dedicated QA Co-Ordinator to join our Technical team at Shobdon Hatchery. You will monitor egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance, and chick hatch results to support continuous improvement and maintain high hatchery standards.

The role involves collecting, analysing and reporting technical data, with approx 70% on the hatchery floor and 30% in the office. You will collaborate with teams to drive quality and compliance.