Below you will find the current opportunities to work at Thomas Bell.
Thomas Bell are importers, manufacturers and suppliers of fertiliser, committed to providing a comprehensive range of high-quality fertilisers and continue to expand in a competitive market. Our success is built on high levels of customer service for its existing customers and the ability to offer a competitive alternative to new customers.
LOCATION: Hybrid Role covering Northern England & Scottish Borders
DATE: 8th July 2026
Thomas Bell are the UK’s largest privately owned fertiliser importer, supplier and manufacturer, and we are looking to recruit a Sales Representative to join our growing team, covering Northern England and the Scottish Borders.
THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
• To generate sales of fertiliser for Thomas Bell.
• To develop and promote customer relationships with new clients of Thomas Bell.
• To promote all aspects of the company when interacting with customers.
• Achieve the sales targets set for your role, in order to achieve sales related rewards.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Applicants should be ambitious, organised, self-motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a hunger to succeed in a competitive environment.
• Sales experience is advantageous but not essential, training will be given.
THE BENEFITS
• A competitive salary with commission-based scheme • Company car and company pension.
TO APPLY
Please send your cv and covering letter to nickh@thomas-bell.co.uk or apply online below.
All applicants will be treated with full confidentiality.
LOCATION: Cliff Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, Ipswich, IP3 0BS
DATE: 8th April
We are looking for a proactive and organised Operations and Administrative Assistant to join our team at our Ipswich site. This role plays an important part in supporting the day-to-day running of the site, helping coordinate orders, stock and logistics to keep operations running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is confident managing information and communication, and wants to develop their skills within an operational business.
Working Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00am – 5:00pm
The Role
You will work closely with the Site Manager and operational team to support key processes across the site. Your work will help ensure customer orders are processed accurately, deliveries are coordinated efficiently, and stock levels are monitored to keep production running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
· Process customer fertiliser orders accurately and send order confirmations.
· Coordinate booking-in procedures with hauliers and manage delivery schedules.
· Monitor stock levels and maintain stock visibility records.
· Assist with stock counts and ensure accurate reporting of discrepancies.
· Support the Site Manager with production planning and stock requirements.
· Communicate professionally with customers, hauliers, and internal teams.
· Maintain organised records and support improvements to office systems and processes.
· Provide general administrative and operational support to the site team.
Skills and Experience
· Previous experience in an administrative, logistics, or office support role (1–2 years preferred).
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Good communication and coordination skills.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
· A proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative and support the wider team.
How to apply: Complete the form below and submit your CV
LOCATION: 8 Shed, North Side, South Dock, Alexandra Docks, Newport, NP20 2NQ
DATE POSTED: 26th June 2026
Thomas Bell are the UK’s largest privately owned fertiliser importer, supplier and manufacturer and we are looking for a Part Time Administration Assistant to join our team.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a part-time position with Wednesday as a guaranteed working day. The remaining working days and hours can be agreed to provide flexibility for both the successful candidate and the business.
• Acquire a basic understanding of how the Newport site operates day to day
• Accurately process fertiliser orders and send order confirmations to customers following GDPR and company guidelines
• Manage booking in procedure from hauliers, track of stock and advise site manager of production requirements
• Partaking in stock counts, informing Site Manager of any discrepancies and keeping stock visibility spreadsheet up to date
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise data tasks accurately and efficiently
• Manage phone calls and correspondence with professionalism and excellent phone etiquette
• Assist in maintaining office organisation and filing systems
• Handle clerical duties such as typing, copying, and scanning documents
• Support the team with administrative projects as needed
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Maintain an organised and tidy office environment
TO APPLY
Please send your cv and covering letter to careers@thomas-bell.co.uk or apply online below.
All applicants will be treated with full confidentiality.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS: Friday 17th July
