Latest News Latest News
H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trialBOA Not Constricted as it Adds More Kubota to Fleet.Green light for capital projects secures investment in 28 new Cat® machines from FinningHYUNDAI DELIVERS FUEL SAVINGS FOR WHITELOCKS PLANTUK Plant Expo 2027 adds new wave of exhibitors as industry support buildsBridgebank Unveils Hitachi Machines Supporting the Christie Charity.J Lingard Site Services invests in second Rototilt with support from SJ Pigg.IT’s a Y.E.S. From Hirers & Kubota in Scotland. CASE Distributor AppointmentH. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trialBOA Not Constricted as it Adds More Kubota to Fleet.Green light for capital projects secures investment in 28 new Cat® machines from FinningHYUNDAI DELIVERS FUEL SAVINGS FOR WHITELOCKS PLANTUK Plant Expo 2027 adds new wave of exhibitors as industry support buildsBridgebank Unveils Hitachi Machines Supporting the Christie Charity.J Lingard Site Services invests in second Rototilt with support from SJ Pigg.IT’s a Y.E.S. From Hirers & Kubota in Scotland. CASE Distributor Appointment

UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024 Challenges

01/01/70
1 min read
27 views

At the 2024 UK Plant Operator of the Year, finalists were faced with twelve separate challenges, all to determine the champion plant operator for 2024. Take a look at each of the challenges here, meet one of the finalists competing and find out who won each challenge. 

Trenchbox Transfer

Straight & Narrow

Grapple Grab

Tipping Point

Skip Tip 

Make the Grade

Reverse Engineering

Big Push

Lock ‘n’ Load

Backhoe Precision Showdown

Pipe Down on the Sim 

Lift Loader 

More News
H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.
  • Industry News
4 min read
10/08/26
H. E. Services: The Bomb Squad.
When people think of excavators, they usually picture construction sites, roadworks and major infrastructure projects. They probably do not think about uncovering the remains of a Second World War V1 flying bomb. Yet that is exactly what happened when H. E. Services supported an archaeological…
SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trial
  • Industry News
4 min read
10/08/26
SER validates “hydrogen-on-demand” with up to 25% fuel saving in Ultimate Cell® trial
After a rigorous nine-month evaluation via OEM telematics, Stevens Equipment Rental is now offering Ultimate Cell® technology to help customers reduce fuel spend and CO2 emissions on major earthmoving projects. The results are drawn from controlled, real-world trials and reflect performance under…
BOA Not Constricted as it Adds More Kubota to Fleet.
  • Industry News
2 min read
10/08/26
BOA Not Constricted as it Adds More Kubota to Fleet.
BOA Plant Hire has been investing heavily to update its fleet of equipment, adding more than 25 Kubota compact excavators in the last six months. The company which operates more than 100 machines, of which 80 are Kubota’s, with almost every model from the micro K008-5 through to the 8.5-tonne…

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.