Recognising Excellence in HGV Engineering 

IRTE is proud to introduce the inaugural HGV Skills Challenge, a national competition aimed at spotlighting the UK’s top HGV engineers. Hosted in partnership with DAF Trucks, the event will take place 30 September - 1 October 2025 at the brand-new DAF Apprentice Academy, Nottingham, a £3.5 million cutting-edge training facility.   This exciting new challenge builds on the 13 years of success enjoyed by the PSV Skills Challenge, bringing the competition’s approach to celebrating excellence within the HGV sector for the first time. 

This pilot challenge builds on IRTE’s success with the Bus & Coach Skills Challenge, irtec qualifications, and Workshop Accreditation schemes, cornerstones of excellence in transport engineering.  

Participants will engage in a range of both theorical, and practical assessments designed to test and refine their technical knowledge, problem-solving, and teamwork. Competitors will also gain valuable networking opportunities with their peers and industry experts, alongside the opportunity to work on the latest technology.