Upcoming Events
Tri-Axle Buses
Join IRTE Scottish Ayrshire for an insightful session on the development and introduction of this new variant into the transport system, exploring its design, implementation, and impact on future mobility.
Lift refurbishment, and what effects this might have on the thorough examination
Join us for our next BES hybrid event from Micky Grover-White on lift refurbishment.
An Introduction to the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS)
Join SOE Technical Product Manager Leo Hubbard for an in-depth presentation on the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) and its application across the industry.
The Challenges Facing Logistics and Transport Organisations in Wales
Join the SOE South Wales Regional Group for an exclusive CPD event exploring challenges in logistics and transport, including NHS Wales’ Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport operations. Gain insight into the shift to an all-electric commercial fleet,vans and HGVs and the operational changes needed to maintain vital NHS services.
Our Resources
Transport Engineer September 2025
This month in Transport Engineer: Skilled HGV technicians take centre stage, MAN unveils its complete range of high-tech electric trucks, and we explore the latest in charging infrastructure.
Transport Engineeer August 2025
August’s edition of Transport Engineer explores the industry’s skills crunch amid the green transition, unveils the latest technology and launches from RTX, and spotlights a new 7.5t BEV truck leading the charge in electrification.
Operations Engineer August 2025
This month’s Operations Engineer examines how manufacturers can prevent cyber-attacks, reveals alarming findings from new lift research, and highlights innovative hydraulic systems driving a more dynamic and sustainable future.
Operations Engineer July 2025
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.
Recent News
Electric Buses and HGVs: The Engineering Challenges Behind the Transition
Electric buses and HGVs face big engineering challenges in batteries, charging, and maintenance. Discover how SOE supports engineers leading this transition.
The Thames Barrier: Engineering Resilience on the River Thames
The Thames Barrier is one of the UK’s greatest engineering achievements, as climate change intensifies, its design shows the value of resilience.
The Future of Operations Engineering: Why Skills in Sustainability and Systems Thinking Are No Longer Optional
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.
IRTE Launches First-Ever HGV Skills Challenge - Why the Industry Needs It Now
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.