Keiran Pollock, from Hastings, has reached the 40-year milestone with Marks and Spencer.

She began her career as a customer assistant in Glasgow and moved to the Hastings store in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in 2007.

During her time with the company, Keiran has worked in various departments, including the food hall and delivery team.

She is now part of the retailer's business involvement group, representing colleagues from across the South East of England.

In her spare time, Keiran is an active member of a rock choir, which performs at the M&S Hastings store every Christmas to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice.

Last year, the choir raised more than £600.

Keiran, centre, was joined by Percy Pig himself to celebrate the milestone (Image: Red Consultancy) Hastings store manager Daniel Newington and her colleagues celebrated the anniversary with a surprise backstage celebration and a special cake - as well as a very special appearance from the legend himself, Percy Pig.

Percy donned a "Very Very Important Pig" badge, which allows him not only to access all areas, but also to "eat anything".

Reflecting on her milestone, Keiran said: "I almost can’t believe it has been 40 years, time has really flown by.

"I’m so lucky to have met so many wonderful colleagues, who I now call friends – and the celebration was such a surprise.

"I’ve gained so much experience working in different parts of the business and would never have thought joining as a customer assistant in Glasgow, I’d be here as a business involvement group representative living in Hastings 40 years later."

Mr Newington said: "Keiran is such a valued member of the team and brings so much great experience and knowledge."