Volvo CE hosts the Operators Club at Hillhead 2016

Volvo Construction Equipment is using the three days at Hillhead to find an overall winner and runner up to represent GB in the Operators Club finals to take place in Belley, France later this year.

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Since the Operators Club was launched in Great Britain at Plantworx 2013, the GB club has attracted close to 2600 active members. “Our target is to sign up member number 3000 at this year’s Hillhead,” comments Michele Russell, the GB’s club administrator. “The lucky signee will receive a much coveted Lego Technic model as well as a whole bunch of goodies. Existing members will also receive a special gift if they turn up to the stand and we are hoping for a high standard of skills and expertise with the challenges we have planned this year.” she continues.

The three station competition will involve challenges on two Volvo compact excavators as well as operators using their skills on a Volvo articulated hauler simulator. The overall winner and runner up will qualify to represent Great Britain in the European finals taking place in early October in Belley, France (Volvo’s compact equipment manufacturing facility).

Both existing and new members will be welcomed onto the stand to meet and have a chat and enjoy some complimentary hospitality.  The Club is open to all operators irrespective of whether they operate a Volvo or any alternative make of machine.

Signing up for membership is easy with a simple registration form online or at Hillhead itself. On joining the club members will receive a unique membership card entitling them to a 10% discount off all Volvo Merchandise whether purchased on line or at the Volvo shop at Hillhead. They’ll also receive a Volvo Operators Club branded baseball cap, regular e-letters and the opportunity of signing up for the three station challenge at Hillhead to ultimately represent GB in the grand European finals later this year.

The Volvo Operators Club is open to all, however the criteria to take part in the Operator Challenge requires individuals to bring along evidence that they have the proper operator accreditation i.e. a valid CPCS license. They need to be 18 years or over and reside in mainland GB. Contestants taking part at Hillhead will also undergo a breathalyser test before they will be allowed to take part.

Volvo Construction Equipment markets wheeled loaders, articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, Volvo utility equipment and Volvo road equipment products in Great Britain. There are eight strategically placed customer support centres and a network of utility equipment dealers to ensure high quality customer support is maintained throughout the country.