Thirty years' work for the same firm was rewarded when George Moore, the senior technician at Ford dealership Reed of Trowbridge, was presented with DIY vouchers and the promise of extra days holiday by managing director Tim Iredale.

Mr Moore, 46, who lives in Steeple Ashton, joined the company straight from school. He has worked his way up in the workshop achieving various qualifications in the process and is now a Ford qualified masters technician.

Paying tribute to Mr Moore’s unstinting loyal service Mr Iredale said he was the company’s senior employee for his length of service and his qualifications.