Dispatch supervisor Marcus Mitchell and lairage operative Chris Brown have both worked at the island’s meat plant for 20 years.

Today, a key part of Chris’s job is working closely with Isle of Man Meats procurement officers Ben Kelly and Kirree Kermode to ensure that the company’s high standards of animal welfare are maintained.

Entering his third decade at the plant, Chris is still loving his job. He says: ‘No two weeks are the same and I experience lots of variety throughout the year. It’s a very busy place, so the days fly by!’

During his 20 years of service Marcus has worked in every department, gaining first-hand experience of all aspects of the business, before joining the sales department.

Like Chris, Marcus says he enjoys the variety that the job offers, and the banter with colleagues and visitors.

To celebrate their career milestones, Chris and Marcus were presented with specially decorated biscuits which were shared with their colleagues.

Phil Parsons, plant director at Isle of Man Meats, thanked them both for their loyalty and contribution to the business. He said: ‘Recruiting and retaining dedicated, hard-working, skilled people is essential to the success of any business.

He added: ‘We’re very fortunate to have Chris and Marcus within our very experienced team.’