Operations engineers keep the world moving but that’s no longer enough. In 2025, the job demands smarter systems, greener solutions, and strategic thinking. Sustainability and systems thinking aren’t extras they’re essential skills.
Backed by DAF Trucks and powered by 13 years of experience running the highly successful IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge, this new initiative is set to become a defining moment for the HGV sector.
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has officially welcomed the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) as its latest corporate partner, strengthening ties with the UK’s leading voice for the construction plant-hire sector.
The IRTE Northern Centre has paid tribute to Sgt. Peter Snook of the Lancashire Police Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU), marking his retirement and recognising his significant contribution to road safety and transport compliance across the region.
The IRTE Skills Challenge continues to prove why it's one of the most important initiatives in the UK transport engineering sector.
The July issue of Operations Engineer examines the risks of incorrect pump selection, the pivotal potential of green hydrogen, and the growing challenge of obsolescence—equipping operators with critical knowledge to future-proof systems and support sustainable transport solutions.
Former BBC broadcaster David Sheppard will host the IRTE Skills Challenge Awards Lunch, on 16 July in Wolverhampton, celebrating the UK’s top transport engineers.
We’re proud to welcome The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) as our newest Corporate Partner. Together, we’re championing training, safety, and technical excellence in the compressed air sector.
The July issue of Transport Engineer spotlights IVECO’s latest truck technology for 2025, showcases the skills of bus and coach technicians at this year's IRTE Skills Challenge, and explores how building an effective driver culture can lead to safer fleet.
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