Scania Dundee’s Brian McGibbon named 2025 Scottish irtec Engineer of the Year

• Brian picked up the award at Transport News Scottish Rewards ceremony on 22 November
• Driven by his curiosity and a passion for fixing things, his knowledge and expertise saw him helping customers and colleagues across the world
• He follows in the footsteps of fellow Scania UK technicians Steven Clark, Craig Moore and Scott McLintock, who claimed the prize in 2022, 2023 & 2024 respectively

Glasgow, UK, 22 November 2024: Scania UK is proud to share that Dundee-based Engineer Brian McGibbon has been named 2025 Scottish irtec Engineer of the Year.

He was announced the winner at the Scottish Transport News Rewards awards ceremony, where he collected his prize among colleagues, customers and his peers from across Scotland.

Brian said: “To be named Scottish irtec Engineer of the Year is a proud moment for me.

“Throughout my career I’ve taken any opportunity to learn and develop, as I love fixing things. I’ve had some amazing experiences with some brilliant people along the way.

“Which is why I tell everyone, that if you get a chance to work abroad, go and do it. Go and see the world.”

Having started his career as an apprentice, Brian’s journey was one full of curiosity and wanting to get elbow deep into fixing vehicles – cars, trucks…anything. Once he arrived at Scania, he was keen to learn and share his expertise with others.

Through secondments in India, Sudan, Armenia and South America, he taught others how to fix and maintain Scania vehicles, as well as, experiencing different cultures and ways of living first-hand.

Paul Smith, Scania UK’s Regional Director for Scotland, said: “The team is incredibly proud of Brian. He is a real team player and talent in our business. He will happily help and teach anybody how to do something.

“His ability to get stuck in and solve problems and educate the next generation is priceless. He is undoubtedly a shining example of the talent we have throughout the Scania UK network.”

Having joined Scania after six years working for a couple of transport companies, Brian was keen to progress his career. Here he was given the freedom to find, solve and fix issues with customer vehicles, while working in an environment where he could continue growing, adapting and challenging himself.

That’s before he joined a global task force of technicians working for Scania AB CV in Sweden. They were tasked with helping customers and their technicians maintain their Scania vehicles better, in developing markets. A journey that saw him spend time in India, Sudan, Armenia, Brazil and Chile.

Such is the character of Brian; he imbues the values of Scania through his actions. For him, success is only achieved if the people and customers around him are happy and feel satisfied.

Gerard Nairn, Branch Manager at Scania Dundee, said: “Brian is an exceptional and talented technician and mentor in my workshop. Nothing phases him, and he does whatever it takes to help the team.

“His determination, humility, and passion are inspirational.”

Brian follows in the footsteps of fellow technicians Scott McLintock, Craig Moore and Steven Clark, who claimed the accolade in 2022, 2023 & 2024.

For further information, please contact:

Hemal Mistry,

Head of Communications, Scania UK

Phone: 07716 090387

E-mail: hemal.mistry@scania.com

Transport News Scottish Rewards 2025 awards

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The Transport News Scottish Rewards is the opportunity to recognise road haulage operators, CV drivers and to companies providing services to the transport industry in Scotland. The winners will be announced at the 30th Transport News Scottish Rewards Champagne Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow on Friday 22 November 2024.