Stagecoach South Wales celebrating 675 years of continued service at the Long Service Awards

28 Mar 2024

Stagecoach South Wales has honoured employees who have been part of the team for up to 45 years at its Long Service Awards.

Drivers, engineers, cleaners and office staff with service ranging from 20 to 45 years were recognised.

Accumulating 675 years of service between them, the 27 team members from the Aberdare, Caerphilly, Cwmbran, Merthyr Tydfil and Porth depots gathered at the ceremony at the prestigious Celtic Manor resort in Newport.

15 of the team this year totted up 20 years of services with a further 5 who have reached 25 years. 3 have reached 30 years with another 2 reaching 35 years. Ricky Wakeford, Coach Trimmer from Porth depot and Mark Powell, Fleet Engineer from Cwmbran depot were both recognised for their 45 years with the business.

They were all presented with a certificate, long service badge, a Stagecoach award and retail vouchers through the company benefits app.

Martin Gibbon, Managing Director for Stagecoach South Wales said: “Congratulations to everyone who received their long service awards this year. It’s amazing to see just how much experience we have at Stagecoach South Wales.

“I was extremely honoured to have the opportunity to personally thank all 27 amazing members of the team for all their hard work and dedication to both the business and to our customers over the last four decades.”

The full list of those recognised is as follows:

20 years

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Jeffrey Williams

David Evans

Robert Hill

Ian Tyler

Phillip Jones

Thomas Lear

Kelvin Evans

Robert Dixon

Neil Usher

Steven Mapps

Mark Smith

Michael Lewis

Phillip Morgan

Gareth Davies

Carl Bruton

25 years

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Rodney Hitchings

Stephen Pincott

Michael Harvey

Jane Bingham

Sarah Turton

30 years

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Paul Thomas

Caradag Evans

Mark Tunstall

35 years

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Andrew Maynard

Andrew Rapado

45 years

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Ricky Wakeford

Mark Powell

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