

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: JCB Operator Challenge 2026 & Holt JCB Dig Day!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: JCB is back for its third year of putting the very best to the ultimate test. We’re on the hunt to find the UK’s top tracked excavator and Backhoe Loader Operators. Taking place over six regional heats across the country, we'll be testing your machine Operating skills, in two timed trials, with the top three regional finalists competing in the final at the JCB Kevin Quarry in July.

Join OUR Holt JCB Team and JCB Demonstration Team as we host the second regional heat at The Construction Hub.

Held on the same days, same location...A Holt JCB Dig Day!

We are excited to announce that this Event will also enable you the opportunity to “get behind the leavers” of multiple JCB Machines at a purpose-built site which includes various inclines and gradients. 

Dates &amp; Timings:
Friday 17th April, 10am – 5pm 
Saturday 18th April, 10am – 5pm 

Location:
The Construction Hub Academy, Oakdale, Blackwood NP11 3XG 

For more information, visit our website: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/news/operator-challenge-2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barry/jcb-operator-challenge-2026-and-holt-jcb-dig-day/200029845902712
- **Event Categories**: Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029845902712?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=barry-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Barry
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Construction Hub Academy
- **lat**: 51.40147
- **long**: -3.24569
- **full address**: The Construction Hub Academy, Oakdale,Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Holt JCB Ltd (https://allevents.in/org/holt-jcb-ltd/25772892)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Construction Hub Academy, Oakdale,Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Holt JCB Ltd
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about JCB Operator Challenge 2026 & Holt JCB Dig Day! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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