A Company Shaping the Circular Economy

A word from our MD

Tim Reed
Managing Director

Following a career in the chemical industry and latterly the waste industry, I set up Waste Efficiency in 2003 with a strong desire to deliver great service. That desire has become a passion and is central to the approach we bring to our customers. My belief is that if a waste company is not striving to continuously improve the environmental performance of its customers, then it is in the wrong business.

Outside of work I love the outdoors and I’m passionate about nature and walking. I am also a keen collector of whiskeys from around the world. I am fortunate to have recently become a grandad for the first time and am thoroughly enjoying learning my new role!

Leadership team

John Coull

Managing Director (elect)

I joined Waste Efficiency in March 2025 as Managing Director (elect). With over 30 years’ experience in the waste and resource management sector, I am a commercially focused business leader, with a track record in delivering business growth. I have significant experience and knowledge of business leadership, business development, cost management, sales and tendering, large contract negotiation and management, finance and M&A.

Bryan Mecrow

Finance Director

I have been with Waste Efficiency since late 2023 as Head of Finance. Bringing a wealth of experience from other industries, all of whom produced waste! Always looking to improve finance processes and quality of information produced for the benefit of the wider company, our customers and suppliers. When not doing numbers stuff I love playing and watching football, travelling as much as possible, listening to hair metal and watching low budget zombie movies.

Jack Hesketh

Commercial Manager

Passionate about sustainability, I joined Waste Efficiency in 2022 to support across the sales and marketing functions. My experience lies mainly in finance and technology businesses across London and the Southwest but realising some of the larger issues facing the environment, I’ve transitioned into waste management to bring my experience to more sustainable causes. In my spare time I enjoy running and reading (not at the same time), while I can also often be found stumbling around a squash court.

Chris Stringer

Head of Service Delivery

Having spent the last 15 years working in the waste and cleaning sector, I became increasingly aware of the sustainability and environmental challenges we face. This realisation led me to join Waste Efficiency in 2020 and I have not looked back since. As the Head of Service Delivery, my focus is on ensuring that every customer receives exceptional service tailored to their unique needs, as well as driving both environmental and operational improvements. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, walking our dogs (which occasionally leads to a trip to the local) and travelling. I love sampling foods from across the world and trying to recreate those dishes when I get home.

Cath Jackson

Health, Safety and Quality Manager

I’m an experienced SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Manager in the waste management industry, with a background across waste and cleaning. I’m all about raising safety standards and improving how things run day to day. Sustainability is something I’m really passionate about, and I like to combine my technical know-how with a people-focused approach to keep things compliant and always moving forward. Outside of work, I’ve completed three marathons – proof of my perseverance and commitment! I’m also a big Wrexham AFC supporter and a huge NFL fan.

Fancy joining us?

Would you like to drive your career forward with a progressive, sustainability focused company? Would you like to build on your past experience by joining a company that puts its people first, investing time and training in them?

At Waste Efficiency we believe in making a positive difference for our customers, improving processes, saving money and providing the most sustainable, fully compliant, solutions. If you have this mindset too, get in touch and help us to deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our current job vacancies are listed below, or you could send us a speculative cv and we will get back to you as soon as we can

Sustainability and Circularity Consultant / Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sustainability and Circularity Consultant / Manager will provide leadership, guidance and support to Waste Efficiency and our customers in support of our respective net zero, zero waste and circular economy objectives.

Director of Business Development

As a key part of our business development team, you will work at the forefront of our sales strategy, responsible for identifying new business opportunities and driving company growth throughout the sales process.

Waste Operative

Waste Efficiency are looking for an Environmental Waste Operative to work on one of our customer sites in Bridgwater.

Our approach.

We provide data-driven waste management and recycling solutions, driving sustainability and reducing costs. Read more about our approach here.

Sustainability.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We believe in diverting as much as possible from landfills. Read more about our sustainability credentials here.

Join us

Looking to join a team that’s making a difference for our customers?

Get in touch now and discover the opportunities available at Waste Efficiency.