'Our people are at the heart of everything we do': 40 staff celebrated for long service at one of Northern Ireland’s leading employers

Donnelly Group, one of Northern Ireland’s leading employers and the region’s largest independently owned motor retailer, has recognised 40 long-serving employees by awarding additional paid annual leave in appreciation of their loyalty and contribution to the business.

This year’s milestone celebrations span five to 30 years of service, underlining the Group’s continued commitment to valuing, supporting and retaining its people across its network of showrooms.

Among those recognised were Mark Smyth from the Campsie showroom and Sean Terence McCaffrey from the Boucher showroom, both celebrating an outstanding 30 years with the company.

Stephen Pritchard from the Dungannon showroom marked an impressive 25 years of service.

In Ballymena, Lisa Gormley was honoured for reaching 15 years with the Group, while Colin Spence at the Boucher showroom celebrated 10 years. Colleagues across the business also marked significant milestones of 20, 15, 10 and five years.

The awards reflect Donnelly Group’s focus on fostering long-term careers and creating an environment where employees can grow and progress within the organisation.

Róisín Donnelly, spokesperson for Donnelly Group, said: “Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and long-service milestones are an important opportunity to shine a light on the loyalty and expertise our employees bring to the business.

“It is especially meaningful to reward so many colleagues who have built their careers with us over many years, helping to shape our culture and uphold the high standards our customers expect.

“Creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and encouraged to progress is a key priority for us, and the strength of long-term service across our locations reflects this focus.”

Since the introduction of the initiative, more than 420 employees across the Group have received long service awards.

Employees who reach each five-year service milestone receive an additional day of annual leave, recognising their long-term commitment, experience and contribution to Donnelly Group.

Alongside its long-service recognition programme, Donnelly Group continues to invest in its workforce through competitive pay, an emphasis on work-life balance, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities, supporting employees at every stage of their careers.

To find out more about working with Donnelly Group, visit: donnellygroup.co.uk/careers