QA Coordinator

QA Co‑Ordinator

Location: Shobdon

Pay: £14.25 per hour + 0.13 shift premium

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

• 07:00 – 15:30
• 06:00 – 14:30

We are seeking a dedicated QA Co‑Ordinator to join the Technical team at our Shobdon hatchery. The role focuses on all aspects of hatchery technical and quality operations, including egg quality monitoring, breeder flock fertility, incubation performance, and chick hatch results. You will be responsible for capturing, analysing, and reporting data to monitor and improve overall breeder flock and hatchery performance.

• Labour‑intensive hatchery environment where hygiene standards are critical
• Approximately 30% office‑based work
• Approximately 70% hatchery/production floor based
• Flexibility required to support weekend cover where necessary

• Conduct physical and bacteriological egg quality assessments
• Monitor egg core temperatures throughout the supply chain (farm to hatchery)
• Assess egg hygiene and fumigation/sanitation effectiveness
• Analyse breeder flock fertility by house
• Review chick hatch performance and investigate incubation losses
• Provide detailed chick quality assessments
• Produce written reports, data analysis, findings, and recommendations for hatchery management
• Monitor hygiene standards across the hatchery
• Report non‑conformances and support corrective actions
• Support investigations and continuous improvement activity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Promote company values and standards
• Comply with all health, safety, food safety, and biosecurity procedures
• Ensure food integrity, legality, and quality standards are maintained
• Support training and development culture within the business
• Participate in shift cover and on‑call rotas where required
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required

• Hatchery or production environment experience desirable
• Strong ability to collate and analyse data (qualitative and quantitative)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent IT skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Proactive and positive working attitude

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑paced hatchery environment where quality, data, and continuous improvement are central to operational success.