12 Dec Retirement Spotlight | William Clark

Gray & Adams said goodbye to long-serving employee William Clark. Working in Quality Control in Fraserburgh, William has worked for Gray & Adams for the last 50 years. We caught up with William just before 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?

When I joined Gray & Adams there was no formal quality control function, we were building vehicles from scratch using coachbuilding methods with cranes and sandwich panels. I worked closely with the other departments and as the business grew, the need for a dedicated quality control role became clear. I was offered the position and took it straight away.

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

Before joining Gray & Adams, I did paper and milk runs while still at school. I left at sixteen and went straight into work. I applied to Gray & Adams, came in for an interview, was offered the job and I’ve been here ever since.

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

Spending 50 years at Gray & Adams. It’s a long time, but I’ve loved being part of it.

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

Probably just the craic and the camaraderie with my team, that’s what made it most enjoyable.

What are your plans for retirement?

I plan to spend more time reading, as I really enjoy it. I also like making things in the garage and pottering in the garden.

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