This year saw 11
employees from the business reach significant milestones of 20, 30 and 40 years
King’s Lynn-based Williams Refrigeration has recognised
their latest long-serving employees, celebrating a combined 270 years of
service between them.
This year saw 11 employees from the business reach
significant milestones of 20, 30 and 40 years.
To celebrate the occasion, the long service achievements
were marked with a hog roast lunch and gift awards, as well as special
anniversary workwear to all staff following the Company’s own milestone of 40
years.
Both Paul Belson, Production Engineer, and Richard Benefer,
Maintenance Operator, each celebrated 40 years of service, while Rachel Smith,
SOP Supervisor, reached 30 years.
Celebrating two decades at the business, Andy Ward, Area
Sales Manager, commented: “Over the 20 years there have been a fair few
changes, including a change of ownership, however when I look around the sales
team as well as at all the departments at King’s Lynn and group companies,
there are a lot of people that have been with us longer than I have so in some
ways I still feel like a newcomer!
“I have enjoyed my time working for Williams, who are in my
opinion the best company within our industry, and hope to continue well into
the future.”
Also achieving 20 years is Tony Smith, IT Technical
Administrator, and Vikki Panks, Spares Supervisor.
Vikki added: “If you’d have
told a 16 year old me that I would be here 20 years later I would never have
believed you. I enjoy my job and I like a lot of the people I work with.”
Since its inception in 1980, Williams Refrigeration has
continually developed and grown alongside its loyal workforce. The business
employs over 200 people across the UK and its latest milestone is testament to
both the company and employees.
A special mention for John Leggett who sadly passed away
last month. John would have also celebrated 20 years at Williams and the
Company pays tribute to his long and loyal service and offers its sincere
condolences to his family and friends.
Tim Smith, Managing Director of Williams Refrigeration,
added: “Williams Refrigeration is renowned for its long-serving employees. We
think it says something that we have so many employees who stay with us for
most, if not all, of their working life.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate the continued long service
commitment and loyalty of Williams colleagues. Congratulations to all on their
fantastic achievements.”
Staff recognised for their long service are:
40 YearsPaul
Belson, Richard Benefer
30 Years Rachel Smith
20 Years Andy Ward, Tony Smith,
Vikki Panks, Michael Gathercole, Jason Staines, Paul Wheatley, Paul Brooks, John
Leggett
Williams Refrigeration offers a comprehensive range of commercial
refrigeration including gastronorm cabinets and counters, specialist bakery equipment,
coldrooms, merchandisers and blast chillers.
To learn more about Williams extensive product range
visit www.williams-refrigeration.co.uk.
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Dan Squires at Williams Refrigeration 01553 817103
Williams
Refrigeration is a division of AFE Group Ltd. It is an ISO9001-2008 Quality Management
accredited company and has been
awarded ISO14001, the internationally recognised industry standard for
Environmental Management Systems. Most recently
Williams has demonstrated its commitment to staff welfare by achieving Occupational Health and Safety Standard (OHSAS) certification
18001:2007.
Williams
designs, manufactures and installs a highly diverse product range, supplying
hotels, hospitals, schools, restaurants, bars and kitchens around the world.
With a wide selection of gastronorm cabinets and counters, prep stations, blast
chillers/freezers, bottle coolers, bakery and modular coldrooms the company
provides products that suit almost any application –
a “one-stop” refrigeration
purchasing solution.
Williams’ commitment to customers is absolute,
offering extensive specialist advice and support from installation through to
after-sales, service and maintenance.