QA Coordinator

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AVARA Foods Limited in Shobdon Hatchery is seeking a dedicated QA Co-ordinator to monitor and improve hatchery performance, focusing on egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation, and chick outcomes.

You will collect, analyse and report technical data to support continuous improvement, maintain high quality standards, ensure hygiene and biosecurity, and work 70% on the hatchery floor with 30% in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Exellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a hatchery, food production, or manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated QA Co-Ordinator to join our Technical team at our Shobdon Hatchery. This role plays a key part in monitoring and improving hatchery performance by focusing on egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance, and chick hatch results. You will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting technical data to support continuous improvement and maintain the highest standards of quality throughout the hatchery operation.,

• Conduct physical and bacteriological egg quality assessments.
• Monitor egg core temperatures throughout the supply chain, from farm to hatchery.
• Assess egg hygiene and evaluate the effectiveness of fumigation and sanitation processes.
• 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 and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Assist with investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working Environment
• Fast-paced, labour-intensive hatchery environment where biosecurity and hygiene standards are critical.
• Approximately 70% of the role is based on the hatchery floor and 30% is office-based.
• Flexibility is required to provide weekend cover when needed., Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Promote company values and behaviours.
• Comply with all health, safety, food safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity requirements.
• Ensure food integrity, legality, quality, and safety standards are maintained.
• Support a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Participate in shift cover and on-call arrangements where required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role., This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You'll play an important role in helping optimise hatchery performance while developing your technical knowledge within a supportive and growing team.
• Experience in a hatchery, food production, or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A proactive, positive, and organised approach to work.
  You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets, restaurants, and foodservice customers across the country.