02 Sep Lifelong Careers (25 years) | Gary McKenzie

At Gray & Adams, we are proud of our people, and we work hard to attract and retain talented individuals. As a result, we have a number of valued team members who have worked for the business for many years.

In this edition, we speak to Gary McKenzie who has been with Gray & Adams for 25 years and works as a Manufacturing Operative in the doors department in Fraserburgh.

What is your role at Gray & Adam’s and what are your day-to-day responsibilities?

I work in the doors department and have done so since I started 25 years ago. My daily duties involve fitting doors and locking the assembly to rear frames, fitting roller doors to frames and helping out with any odd jobs that need doing.

What brought you to Gray & Adams, and what has kept you there for so long?

Funnily enough, I wanted to be a joiner when I left school, but it never panned out. I then got an interview with Gray & Adams and have been here ever since. Working with a good bunch of guys day to day and enjoying the work I do, has meant that I’ve never needed to look elsewhere.

What has been your biggest achievement while working for Gray & Adams?

My biggest achievement has simply been being able to get along with and work with a lot of different guys over the years. Obviously, reaching 25 years is quite a good achievement too.

If you could do someone else’s job (at Gray & Adams) for the day, whose would it be and why?

Although I’d be willing to try a different job, I’m honestly happy in my current position at Gray & Adams.

What is the best thing about working for Gray & Adams?

The best thing about the job is the people that I work with daily, having a laugh at work makes the days fly by. No two jobs are the same either so the job never gets too repetitive. The fact that Gray & Adams is local to me is also a big bonus.