29 Oct Retirement Spotlight | Charles Reid

Gray & Adams said goodbye to long-serving employee Charles Reid. Working as an HGV Driver in Fraserburgh, Charles has worked for Gray & Adams for the last 16 years, retiring in June this year. We caught up with Charles 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? 

As an HGV driver, my role was delivering new trailers.  

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

I started out as an apprentice mechanic before moving into lorry driving. I’ve worked all over the UK throughout my career, while always being based in and around Fraserburgh. The only exception was the occasional Sunday and Monday working in London and the South of England. I’ve been driving lorries for my entire working life, which has given me plenty of experience on roads across the country and the chance to get to know all sorts of places along the way. 

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

I’d say my biggest achievement has been keeping my head down, working hard, and doing my job well. 

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

The people. I’ve worked with a great bunch of people over the years, which has made the job enjoyable. I’ve also known James Gray all my life, so it has always felt like a friendly and familiar place to work. 

What are your plans for retirement? 

I’m looking forward to spending more time relaxing with my partner, getting the garden looking nice and tidy, and helping out while she’s in hospital and during her recovery. It’ll be nice to slow down a bit and enjoy spending more time together. 

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