Production Supervisor - Nights

CHEP; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor (Nights) for their Tesco Distribution Centre in Thurrock. This role involves leading a team, driving safety and quality, and fostering continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in production or logistics and display strong leadership skills. Competitive salary, benefits, and a permanent contract offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Share scheme

Private healthcare & life assurance

Wellbeing apps & employee assistance

Retail discounts & volunteer day

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Experience with lean/CI and quality standards.
• Organised, proactive, and a natural problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 8 operatives.
• Drive safety, quality, and production KPIs.
• Champion continuous improvement using data.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data-driven continuous improvement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

🚨 We're hiring: Production Supervisor (Nights) – Thurrock (RM19)

📍 Location: Tesco Distribution Centre, Thurrock, RM19 1ND

💼 Contract: Full-time, Permanent. 🌙 Shifts: 4 on 4 off Nights (6pm–6am)

💰 Salary: £34,172.02 + 33% shift allowance = £45,448 per year

CHEP is looking for a hands‑on Production Supervisor (internally known as Production Lead) to join our on‑site team at Tesco DC in Thurrock. You’ll lead a team of 8 operatives, drive safety and quality, and develop your leadership skills in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

Why join CHEP?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy / sell options)
• Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
• Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
• Private healthcare & life assurance
• Wellbeing apps & employee assistance
• Retail discounts & volunteer day
• Free on‑site parking
• Certified Top 17 Global Employers

What you’ll do

• Lead and coach a team of 8 operatives
• Drive safety, quality, and production KPIs
• Champion continuous improvement using data
• Manage shift briefs, absence, and holiday planning
• Collaborate with third‑party site teams
• Deputise for the Site Lead when needed

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years in production, manufacturing, or logistics
• Experience with lean / CI and quality standards
• Organised, proactive, and a natural problem solver
• Confident communicator with leadership potential
• Comfortable using MS Office

About CHEP

We move goods for the world’s biggest brands with 300M+ pallets & containers across 55+ countries. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and helping every employee thrive.

Apply now

📩 Apply now to join our Thurrock team (easy commute from Rainham, Dagenham, Romford, Basildon, Grays, Tilbury, Barking, Hornchurch & beyond). Know someone perfect for this role? Tag them below!