QA Coordinator

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

QA Coordinator

Location: Shobdon, Herefordshire

Salary: £14.48 p/hour

Hours: Rotating weekly shift pattern

Job Type: Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a QA Coordinator to join the technical team at a busy hatchery operation in Shobdon.

This is a hands on quality role, with approximately 70% of your time spent on the shop/production floor and 30% office based, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining practical quality assurance with data analysis and continuous improvement.

You will play an important role in monitoring and improving hatchery performance, with responsibility for egg quality, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance, chick quality and hygiene standards.

Key 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

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and highly attentive to detail, with the ability to work confidently in a fast paced operational environment.

Previous experience within a hatchery, food production, manufacturing or quality environment would be desirable.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working within 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
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• A proactive and positive approach to problem solving
• The ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Friday
• Week 2: Tuesday to Saturday

Shift times rotate between:

• 06:00 - 14:30
• 07:00 - 15:30

The Environment

This is a fast-paced, labour-intensive hatchery environment where hygiene, biosecurity, food safety and quality standards are extremely important. Approximately 70% of the role will be based on the hatchery floor, with the remainder being office-based.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are central to the operation.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while playing a key role in improving hatchery performance and maintaining high standards across the operation.