Do you have what it takes?
Do you have what it takes?
JCB is putting the very best to the ultimate test. We're looking to find the best tracked excavator operator in the UK.
Taking place over a series of seven regional heats across the country, we'll be testing your machine operating skills, precision and dexterity in two timed trials, with the top three regional finalists going on to compete in the final face-off at the JCB Quarry in June.
As well as being crowned JCB's Excavator Operator of the Year 2024, the winner will also get an all-expenses paid trip for two to Las Vegas.
* Competition terms and conditions apply
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Here’s a sneak peak of what you can expect as we put the JCB Demonstration Team through their paces…
Prizes
We’ve got some amazing prizes up for grabs for both the regional heat and the final winners. Here’s what you could win…
Regional Prizes
Plus… every competitor who takes part will receive a JCB cap.
Final Prizes: 1st
Final Prizes: 2nd
Final Prizes: 3rd
Plus...
Prizes are none transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
Operator Challenge Dates
| Dealer | Venue | Date / Time |
| T C Harrison JCB | Wentworth House, Rotherham, S62 7TQ |
Friday 5th April, 12pm - 5pm Saturday 6th April, 10am - 4.30pm |
| Holt JCB | Coram Construction Training Ltd, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9NW
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Friday 12th April, 12pm - 5pm Saturday 13th April, 10am - 4.30pm |
| Greenshields JCB | Rochford Plant Training Centre, Southend, SS4 1EE | Friday 19th April, 9am - 5pm Saturday 20th April, 9am - 2pm |
| Scot JCB | ScotPlant, Stand E11, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB |
Friday 26th April, 9am - 5pm Saturday 27th April, 9am - 5pm |
| Midlands JCB, ECI JCB and Dennison JCB | JCB Kevin Quarry, Ramshorn, ST10 3BX |
Friday 10th May, 12pm - 5pm Saturday 11th May, 10am - 4.30pm |
| Watling JCB | Pitsford Quarry, Northampton, NN6 9NL |
Friday 24th May, 9am - 5pm Saturday 25th May, 9am - 4.30pm |
| Gunn JCB | Ashbrooks, Warrington, WA4 4LJ |
Friday 31st May, 12pm - 5pm |
| Grand Final | JCB Kevin Quarry, Ramshorn, ST10 3BX | Monday 24th June |
FAQs
Who can enter?
The challenge is open to any excavator operator aged 16+ with a valid CPCS or NPORS 360 excavator operators’ card. Cards will be checked and verified at the event so please make sure you bring it with you. Anyone under the age of 18 taking part must be supervised by an adult.
Current JCB staff, dealer staff and their families are excluded from the competition.
Can I enter on the day?
Yes, you are able to turn up to attend and compete at any of the regional heats at any time on the event days, except for the final event.
Who can attend an event?
You don't need to register beforehand if you are spectating only.
What machines will I be operating?
What are the challenges?
In the race to win, you'll take part in two simple timed trials where you will test your precision and dexterity. Operators will have a maximum of three attempts to get the best overall time from the two trials. There will be no practice time available for competitors and the best combined challenge time from any one attempt will be taken.
Take a look at our video above for a sneak preview...
Where will the regional events take place?
Where will the final take place?
The top three winners from each of the seven regional events will go through to the final, which will be held at JCB Kevin Quarry in Staffordshire on Monday 24th June. This is a fixed date and cannot be changed.
What do I need to bring on the day?
Competitors will need to bring with them their valid CPCS or NPORS 360 excavator operators’ card, as well as the correct PPE, including steel-toe capped boots and a hi-viz vest.
How can I enter?
Terms and Conditions
JCB Operator Challenge Heat 1 | TC Harrison JCB
The JCB UK Operator Challenge is off to a flying start as TC Harrison JCB hosted the first heat at Wentworth Wood House last weekend.
JCB Operator Challenge Heat 2 | Holt JCB
Another round of contestants battled it out in the #JCB UK Operator Challenge with Holt JCB at Somerset over the weekend, with high hopes of winning the title.
JCB Operator Challenge Heat 3 | Greenshields JCB
Throwback to another spectacular weekend of the JCB UK Operator Challenge with Greenshields JCB in Essex.
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JCB Operator Challenge: Heat 1 (TC Harrison JCB)
The 2024 JCB UK Operator Challenge got off to a flying start on Friday 5 April at the first regional heat hosted by TC Harrison JCB.
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JCB Operator Challenge: Heat 2 (Holt JCB)
The 2024 JCB UK Operator Challenge got off to a flying start on Friday 5 April at the first regional heat hosted by TC Harrison JCB.
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JCB Operator Challenge: Heat 3 (Greenshields JCB)
The regional heats of the 2024 JCB UK Operator Challenge continued to gather pace in the South East of England last weekend, when Greenshields JCB hosted their event at Flynne Plant Training.