We apply sustainable principles across all our company processes, serving the environment, economy, and society to produce and maintain organic standards.
At GBRS, we’re one big family. At the centre and beyond, we foster career progression and personal development within our team, so we grow together.
From the nutrient levels in our compost to the reliability of our delivery service, we’re passionate about delivering consistent quality across all departments.
Mark’s agriculture background was a vital driving force behind the business. As the Director, he’s passionate about everything that happens on and off-site, from attending a client meeting to loading a lorry with a shovel. But perhaps, Mark is the happiest when he’s in his transit van going to an allotment “for a delivery”.
Tom joined us in September of 2021 in the self-made role of Sales Executive. During the week, he finds homes for all our recycled products and creates positive working relationships with our ever-growing customer network. And on the weekend, you’ll usually find him strutting his stuff in the local Bedfordshire football leagues.
Sophie joined GBRS from another waste company, bringing valuable experience across both the hospitality and transport sectors. It's a combination that's given her a natural ability to balance great customer service with operational precision.
Since joining the team, Sophie has made the weighbridge role her own, overseeing the day-to-day operation with confidence and attention to detail. She has developed a strong understanding of compliance, helping keep everything running safely, efficiently and in line with regulations.
Alongside managing the weighbridge, Sophie supports Steve with routing the ever-growing GBRS fleet, helping coordinate deliveries and keep the business moving. Her adaptability and willingness to get involved wherever needed make her an invaluable member of the team.
Harry joined GBRS full time this year, but the business has always been part of his life. Having grown up watching it evolve, he brings a genuine understanding of the company along with a lifelong passion for farming and agriculture.
Comfortable behind the wheel of almost any vehicle, Harry's versatility makes him a valuable part of the transport team. Alongside his driving responsibilities, he's helping strengthen relationships across the farming community, using his local connections to support compost sales and identify new opportunities for the business.
Combining practical experience with a strong understanding of the agricultural sector, Harry is helping drive GBRS forward both on and off the road.
Austin is one of the good guys, and if you have ever been lucky enough to meet him, you’ll share the same thoughts and admiration.He’s always on time and reliable in his deliveries, with a smile to greet every customer. Austin represents everything we stand for at GBRS, and we are lucky to have him.
Meet Stuart, affectionately known around GBRS as the "Rolls-Royce", although he'd be the first to tell you he's perfectly happy behind the wheel of his Volvo.
Joining the haulage team in 2024, Stuart brought with him a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for life on the road. Calm under pressure and dependable in every situation, he approaches every job with professionalism and pride.
Whether it's a long-distance haul or a quick turnaround, Stuart delivers the same high standards every time. His experience, reliability and positive attitude have quickly made him a trusted colleague and a valued member of the GBRS team.
As a master in 360, loading shovel driving, and with a wealth of experience working on weighbridges, Justin has already proven himself as an invaluable member of GBRS. While also spending time off-site heading up crucial contract shredding jobs, Justin offers excellent versatility and keen application to get the job done!
Jason is one of the most experienced hands in the yard, with years behind the wheel of a loading shovel and a real knack for keeping everything moving safely and smoothly. He knows the site inside out, isn’t afraid of hard work and can always be relied on to get stuck in.
Away from the shovel, Jason is our resident dad joke enthusiast. Fair warning: ask him how his day’s going at your own risk.
Jamie brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the yard, having previously run recycling sites before joining GBRS. Before that, he spent a few years as a postman, so if you’re looking for someone who knows how to deliver, Jamie’s your man.
Highly skilled, dependable and always willing to lend a hand, Jamie is a true team player who’ll happily get stuck in wherever he’s needed to keep the yard running smoothly.
With years of experience behind the wheel, Colin is one of GBRS's most experienced drivers. Calm, knowledgeable and unflappable, there's very little the job can throw at him that he hasn't dealt with before.
He's also well known for never missing the opportunity to stop at a good café along the way. Ask anyone who's travelled with Colin, and they'll tell you he knows all the best spots.
Friendly, approachable and always up for a bit of banter, Colin's experience and personality make him a popular face with both customers and colleagues.
When it comes to walking floor transport, John is the person everyone turns to. His specialist knowledge and hands-on experience with walking floor trailers have made him a key part of the GBRS team.
Known throughout the business as "Mr Reliable", John has earned a reputation for turning up, getting the job done and doing it properly. No fuss, no drama, just dependable service every single day.
His combination of technical expertise and unwavering reliability makes him exactly the kind of driver customers and colleagues can count on.
John may be one of the newer members of the GBRS team, but he's already made a big impression. Before joining the business, he gained valuable experience working locally in transport, giving him a solid foundation to build on.
What stands out most is how quickly John has embraced every new challenge. His willingness to learn, combined with a strong work ethic, has seen him develop new skills in a remarkably short space of time.
With growing experience, local knowledge and a positive attitude, John has become a valuable member of the team and has a bright future ahead of him.
