Latest News Latest News
Andy Burnham: We’ll value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap.Enovert gives landfill dozer second life with Finning rebuildPETER SEBOLD TAKES ON KEY ACCOUNTS AT HYUNDAIBKT and the Big Bash League renews its agreement with Cricket Australia.Tamdown Take First Thwaites 9-Tonne ROPS+ Dumper.WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026HSE Work Related Fatal Injuries (GB) 2025-26.Waste Handling Package for Oxford Skip HireThe Bobcat Range – Key Equipment in Wildfire PreventionJCB UPDATES LIVELINK PLATFORMAndy Burnham: We’ll value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap.Enovert gives landfill dozer second life with Finning rebuildPETER SEBOLD TAKES ON KEY ACCOUNTS AT HYUNDAIBKT and the Big Bash League renews its agreement with Cricket Australia.Tamdown Take First Thwaites 9-Tonne ROPS+ Dumper.WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026HSE Work Related Fatal Injuries (GB) 2025-26.Waste Handling Package for Oxford Skip HireThe Bobcat Range – Key Equipment in Wildfire PreventionJCB UPDATES LIVELINK PLATFORM

Latest News

All News

Andy Burnham: We’ll value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap.
  • Industry News
4 min read
28/07/26
Andy Burnham: We’ll value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap.
What is holding back our teenagers isn’t lack of ambition but the skills and experience to make the most of it says the prime minister writing in todays Times. Travel a few miles anywhere in Britain and things begin to change. The accents, the food, the footy kits that kids wear — and the…
Enovert gives landfill dozer second life with Finning rebuild
  • Industry News
3 min read
27/07/26
Enovert gives landfill dozer second life with Finning rebuild
Waste management company Enovert has returned a 2011 Cat® D6T dozer to frontline landfill work after commissioning a certified powertrain and hydraulic rebuild from Finning UK & Ireland. The machine, which had recorded 9,511 operating hours, was originally sent to the Finning Winsford branch…
PETER SEBOLD TAKES ON KEY ACCOUNTS AT HYUNDAI
  • Industry News
2 min read
27/07/26
PETER SEBOLD TAKES ON KEY ACCOUNTS AT HYUNDAI
Peter Sebold, well known within the industry, having held senior sales, marketing and product management positions with several leading manufacturers has been appointed as Key Account Manager Europe, at Hyundai Construction Equipment. Moving to Hyundai in 2019, he has experience in sales support,…
BKT and the Big Bash League renews its agreement with Cricket Australia.
  • Industry News
3 min read
27/07/26
BKT and the Big Bash League renews its agreement with Cricket Australia.
BKT has extended its long-term partnership with Big Bash League and further strengthens its commitment to support the growth of Australian Cricket BKT the leading multinational off highway tyre manufacturer, will continue as naming rights partner of the Golden Cap awards in the Big Bash League for…
Tamdown Take First Thwaites 9-Tonne ROPS+ Dumper.
  • Industry News
3 min read
27/07/26
Tamdown Take First Thwaites 9-Tonne ROPS+ Dumper.
Tamdown Group has become one of the first companies in the UK to take delivery of Thwaites new 9-tonne ROPS+ dumper. In a deal for ten of the machines with approved distributor Ernest Doe & Sons. Following the successful launch last spring of the 6-tonne ROPS+, the new 9-tonne ROPS+ is now on…
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
  • Industry News
3 min read
27/07/26
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
The Tewkesbury-based plant and equipment hire company has appointed four new apprentices. Taking the total proportion of staff either undertaking or completing an apprenticeship to over 10% of the WHC workforce. The new cohort bring a range of disciplines into the business. Josh Taylor is enrolled…
HSE Work Related Fatal Injuries (GB) 2025-26.
  • Industry News
1 min read
22/07/26
HSE Work Related Fatal Injuries (GB) 2025-26.
The number of work related fatal injuries in GB for 2025-26 across all industries was 126. With construction accounting for 25 deaths the sector remains the highest of all industries. The trend is falling, as this number is down 10 from the previous year (2024-25). With the exception of the COVID…
Waste Handling Package for Oxford Skip Hire
  • Industry News
2 min read
20/07/26
Waste Handling Package for Oxford Skip Hire
A Kubota KX085-5 compact excavator has become a prime sorting machine for Oxford Skip Hire’s waste transfer station near Abingdon. Supplied by local dealer Boss Plant Sales, the 8.5-tonne machine has been equipped with a CMB SM-80E sorting grab, mounted on a Keen Attachments rotator, both…
The Bobcat Range – Key Equipment in Wildfire Prevention
  • Industry News
5 min read
20/07/26
The Bobcat Range – Key Equipment in Wildfire Prevention
From 2001 to 2025, there was a total of 160 Mha of tree cover lost from fires globally and the latest data shows that forest fires are getting worse, burning more than twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago, largely many say due to climate change. Combining a preventive approach…
JCB UPDATES LIVELINK PLATFORM
  • Industry News
3 min read
20/07/26
JCB UPDATES LIVELINK PLATFORM
JCB has updated its LiveLink telematics platform with a series of developments designed to help customers improve profitability, safety and sustainability across their operations. The latest updates see expanded safety and security functionality added across the platform. These include new remote…
Scottish Skills Centre Welcome’s MSP.
  • Industry News
2 min read
20/07/26
Scottish Skills Centre Welcome’s MSP.
CITB college in Inchinnan which trained 1,335 learners in the last financial year welcomed Member of Scottish Parliament, Michelle Campbell. This nationally significant Scottish skills asset is in the MSP’s constituency, with the college serving employers and apprentices from across Scotland. The…
Soaring Temperatures, Drove Record Crowds to Hillhead.
  • Industry News
2 min read
20/07/26
Soaring Temperatures, Drove Record Crowds to Hillhead.
Hillhead 2026 proved to be one of the largest and busiest exhibitions in the event’s history. Amid exceptionally high June temperatures, a record 627 exhibitors showcased the latest products, equipment and technologies. The exhibition also recorded its busiest-ever opening day, welcoming more…
Rising Star Becomes One of the World’s Youngest IPAF Instructors.
  • Industry News
4 min read
17/07/26
Rising Star Becomes One of the World’s Youngest IPAF Instructors.
Lawrence Latham, Managing Director of Latham’s Plant Hire, Repairs and Sales Ltd in the West Midlands, has become one of the world’s youngest fully qualified IPAF MEWP Instructors after achieving the qualification at just 19 years old. The achievement follows Lawrence’s successful completion…
Lighthouse Charity Digs Deep to Respond to Unprecedented Demand for Support in 2025
  • Industry News
4 min read
16/07/26
Lighthouse Charity Digs Deep to Respond to Unprecedented Demand for Support in 2025
The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, demonstrating once again that they have risen to the challenge of delivering unprecedented and vital emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support in what has been another challenging year for the industry. Key achievements in 2025:…
Stevens Equipment Rental marks 1000th new machine milestone with UK-first.
  • Industry News
3 min read
14/07/26
Stevens Equipment Rental marks 1000th new machine milestone with UK-first.
Stevens Equipment Rental has taken delivery of its 1000th new machine while becoming the first UK company to deploy the Cat 980 30.9 tonne medium wheel loaders, with AEB new automatic emergency braking technology. This recent investment celebrated with a commemorative livery not only marks the…
‘Times Like These’ Shannonside Invest in Thwaites.
  • Industry News
2 min read
13/07/26
‘Times Like These’ Shannonside Invest in Thwaites.
Worcestershire based Civil Engineering contractor Shannonside has added 11x Thwaites dumpers to its fleet via distributor BTE Plant Sales.  The deal which features 8 x 6-tonne forward tip ROPS+ dumpers and 3 x 3-tonne forward tip machines, will further enhance a fleet, that is in the words of…
Bobcat Reigns in Spain.
  • Industry News
4 min read
13/07/26
Bobcat Reigns in Spain.
The company, Centro De Gestión Y Desarrollo Inmobiliario Del Mediterráneo, located in Elche in Spain, specialises in the development, construction and sale of residential properties in the Alicante region. It has continued its commitment to enhancing efficiency and innovation on its sites with…
UK Debuts for Bobcat R-Series and T650 Loaders at Hillhead
  • Industry News
4 min read
09/07/26
UK Debuts for Bobcat R-Series and T650 Loaders at Hillhead
For those that missed Hillhead or indeed the Bobcat stand we are pleased to bring you an update of the company’s enhanced S76-2 R-Series skid- steer and T650 compact track loaders. The new S76-2 and T650 loaders were part of the static display on the Bobcat stand whilst the E16 and E19 models…
JCB Price 3CX to Encourage Generation of Entrepreneurs
  • Industry News
2 min read
08/07/26
JCB Price 3CX to Encourage Generation of Entrepreneurs
JCB has taken the bold step of publishing and displaying (at shows and events) in the front window of their 3CX Backhoe, the net price of the machine for all to see. It is fair to say this is not something that JCB, nor the market tends to do, so why and why now? We caught up with JCB Backhoe…
Garic Appoints Luke Bell as Sales Director.
  • Industry News
2 min read
08/07/26
Garic Appoints Luke Bell as Sales Director.
Garic has appointed Luke Bell as Sales Director, after a successful career that includes 13 years at HSS Hire, where he progressed through a range of senior roles, including Business Development Director. He then spent over two years with Caterpillar as a Senior Strategy Consultant, working across…

Subscribe to the UKPO Newsletter

Don’t miss the latest industry news by getting weekly updates straight to your inbox

* indicates required

UK Plant Operators will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at info@ukplantoperators.com. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here.