AN employee has celebrated 30 years with a Chandler’s Ford firm.

Paul Kennell has celebrated completing 30 years of service with Murrays Health and Beauty. In his role as a stock controller, Paul must find and locate stock, but in 2004 he also found love with colleague Mavis, whom he went on to marry.

For the company, this year is the second time in its history that it has presented two employees with awards on reaching 30 years' service. In addition to the award, Paul will receive an extra week of annual leave.

Operations Director Mark Cox thanked and praised Paul for his long service and loyalty over the years at a ceremony.