10 Dec Retirement Spotlight | Ian Johnston

Gray & Adams said goodbye to long-serving employee Ian Johnston, Chassis Brakes Line Manager. Ian was based at our Fraserburgh HQ and has worked for Gray & Adams for the last 40 years. We caught up with Ian just after his retirement to find out more about what he will miss about working for Gray & Adams and what he is looking forward to as he enters this new chapter.

What was your role at Gray & Adams and what were your day-to-day responsibilities?

I was the Chassis Brake Department Manager, so I checked everything was fitted to the vehicle as per customer specifications.

What did you do before you came to Gray & Adams and why did you want to work for the company?

I worked for a transport company in Liverpool previously but then moved up to Fraserburgh. I was looking for a similar kind of role an I knew Gray & Adams was a similar industry and ask if they had any jobs available.

What was your biggest achievement while working for Gray & Adams?

Working my way up from the shop floor to be the manager.

What did you enjoy most about working for Gray & Adams?

Working with all the people in both my department and other departments.

What are your plans for retirement?

I will be doing some more jobs around the house, enjoying some holidays and also my hobbies.

James and Peter Gray would like to thank Ian for his commitment to the company and wish him all the best in his retirement going forward.