Scottish Plant Operator Challenge will return in 2026
With a new location, new events, and new sponsors!
Welcome to the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
Plant Exhibition, Competition and Demonstration was held last year at Errol Airfield on the 27th July by the kind permission of Morris Leslie, this event was like no other in Scotland.
44 contenders, 8 tough challenges, £17500 worth of prizes and just one winner becomes the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge Champion!
Plant Operator Challenge
44 of Scotland's most skilled operators went head-to-head to see who would be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge Champion 2024. This was a great opportunity for operators to get hands on with the latest equipment and showcase the skill it takes to be a professional plant operator.
Plant and Equipment Exhibition
Leading manufacturers and local suppliers showcased the very latest equipment and innovations. This was a great opportunity to try the equipment in our live digging area. Meet the experts and put the plant to the test.
There was also a kids zone with remote control diggers, sand pit with ride on diggers and a massive 30ft bulldozer bouncy castle and assault course.
Vintage Plant Working Weekend
Enthusiasts from all corners of the country converged to demonstrate and showcase the evolution of the industry and paying homage to the marvels that have laid the foundation for the modern plant sector. Both static and working displays including a large collection of Caterpillar and JCB machines.