THREE team members at a waste management company have been recognised for their combined 100 years of service.

The trio at S Roberts Group in Bridgwater were recognised for their service to the company in September.

Contracts manager Merv Brewer has marked 46 years of service with the company, accounts administrator Luan Noble has clocked 36 years, and office manager Natasha Butcher has been with the company for 26 years.

Asbestos and demolition director Vicky Owens, granddaughter of the company's founder Samuel Roberts, said: "I’d like to congratulate Merv, Luan, and Natasha on their momentous milestones and to thank them for their hard work and unwavering support and dedication to their work colleagues and our customers across all those years."

The company is a third-generation family firm run by Vicky and her sister Beccy Roberts, who took over the business from their father, Terry Roberts, in 2004.

Merv joined S Roberts Group at the age of 25, initially driving skip lorries, in between deliveries and collections, and later progressing to the role of demolition estimator/contracts manager, coming up with solutions on some very challenging sites.

He has worked closely alongside Vicky for the past 30 years.

Vicky said: "Merv has Roberts in his heart and is an integral part of the family and team; we are where we are today because of his knowledge, enthusiasm, and natural drive, which he still has to this day."

Luan started at S Roberts Group aged 16 on a Youth Training Scheme.

Waste and recycling director Beccy Roberts said: "Luan joined us when there was a manual system on the wall for the skips and radio communication with all the skip drivers.

"Going part-time after having children she continues to enjoy working for us in our busy office.

"Luan always comes in with a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition, renowned for her distinctive laugh, making the office atmosphere a joy to work in."

Natasha joined the company straight from college at 17, working her way up to office manager.

Beccy said: "Tash is at the heart of our office operations and like Luan and Merv a part of our family.

"We don’t know what we would do without her."

She continued: "Merv, Luan, and Natasha are enthusiastic, committed individuals who are a real asset to our dedicated and friendly team.

"We’re delighted to have recently celebrated their amazing achievements with them and look forward to more years working together."