Fraserburgh, Scotland: Gray & Adams is a finalist in the Make UK Manufacturing Awards in the category of Developing Young Talent.
The Make UK Awards celebrate manufacturing excellence in the UK in a multitude of industries with past winners including Sony UK, BAE Systems and Kimberly-Clark.
Gray & Adams award entry is based on the business’s apprenticeship programme. The majority of the recruits are based at its Fraserburgh headquarters.
As many as 55 young people have qualified at Fraserburgh in a single year, which provides a great sense of community and opportunity for economic stability for the young people in this region of Scotland.
Joint managing director, James Gray said: “I fully believe in the importance of our apprenticeship programme. Gray & Adams offers a suitable and invaluable first step on the career ladder, that will provide young men and women with skills and a job for life. The apprenticeship programme allows Gray & Adams to futureproof the business and ensure its longevity. I believe that this approach shows Gray & Adams are committed to the future of the industry and young people alike”
Gray & Adams runs similar apprenticeship schemes at Doncaster, Dunfermline and Belfast, with the highest number of young people based at Fraserburgh Some of the disciplines available include hydraulic, mechanical or refrigeration engineering, joinery, welding, spray painting and coach building.
Peter Gray, joint managing director said: “It is great to to be recognised for the investment and dedication we put into this alongside larger, blue-chip companies. We are celebrating our 65th anniversary this year, so winning the regional award for Developing Young Talent would round the year of nicely.”
