UK Plant Operator of the Year is brought to you by UK Plant Operators Magazine.
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the UK Plant Operator of the Year, the 2025 event is about to get even bigger and even better.
When: Saturday September 6th 2025
Where: CITB National Construction College, Bircham Newton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
UK Plant Operator of the Year is now a proven and established event, providing a unique environment in which contractors and the wider construction industry, plant hirers and the equipment manufacturers can build connections with operators.
The 2025 event is about to get a whole lot bigger, with a new date, new sponsors and new opportunities to increase engagement in the construction sector.
Why Now
With market confidence growing, an improving economy and sector outlook, there is an appetite for both exhibiting and visiting trade events.
The construction forecast for 2025 and beyond continues to show positive growth. With a focus on skills and retention top of mind for most in our sector there is an appetite for both exhibiting and visiting events, building relationships and celebrating our industries top talent.
Whilst many predicted the demise of live trade shows, the pandemic showed you don’t know what you’re missing until its gone.
UK Plant Operator of the Year has a proven record of delivering year on year exhibitor and visitor numbers. In 2024, 1,400 visitors (an increase of 45%) attended the event held in partnership with partner the CITB at the National Construction College, over in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
Who Do We Work With
Since year one of our event, it has been a privilege to work with a selection of industry leading brands such as:
JCB, Takeuchi, Lui Gong, Develon, Thwaites, Mecalac, Finning Cat, Wolffkran, MB Crusher, Astrak, Steelwrist, Safetyshield, GKD, BKT Tyres, Conquip, Collins Earthworks, e-Power. Commercial Fuel Solutions, Breheny Civil Engineering, The British Army, The Lighthouse Club and our strategic and headline partner for three years the CITB.
