Upcoming Events
Logistics UK & The Midlands Compliance Forum
Join the SOE South Wales Regional Group for a CPD session addressing the key compliance challenges facing logistics, transport organisations, and road users. Hear from guest speakers Stephen Wade (Logistics UK) and Geraint Davies (SOE South Wales Vice Chair) as they share insights on legislation, skills development, risk management, and the future of transport operations.OWL NI
IRTE members and friends are invited to attend OWL NI, in partnership with IRTE Ireland North Centre, taking place at the Titanic Centre in Belfast on 23 October 2025.
Knorr-Bremse: Introducing the iTEBSX System
Join the IRTE Northern Centre for a CPD presentation by Richard Veasey of Knorr-Bremse. Discussing the company’s evolution, future technologies, and the UK launch of the iTEBSX trailer EBS system.
The Later Avon Valley Copper & Brass Industry 1740 to 1925 Presentation
Join us for our next presentation, “The Later Avon Valley Copper & Brass Industry 1740–1925,” with speaker Tony Coverdale. Discover how the Avon Valley became a centre of innovation in brass and copper production from the pioneering work of William Champion to the lasting legacy of the Bristol Brass Company at Keynsham and Saltford.
Our Resources
SOE News Summer 2025
This quarter's digital SOE News covers the IRTE Bus & Coach Awards, the HGV Skills Challenge and other society news.
Operations Engineer September 2025
September's edition of Operations Engineer.
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.
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.
Recent News
IRTE Northern Centre Opens New Season with Insight from the Traffic Commissioner
The IRTE Northern Centre opened its new CPD season with an exclusive presentation from Northwest Traffic Commissioner David Mullan. From digital security threats to real-life compliance cases, members were given a rare insight into the challenges facing the transport industry today.
First-ever IRTE HGV Skills Challenge hailed as a success at DAF Apprentice Academy
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), a sector of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), has celebrated the successful launch of the first-ever HGV Skills Challenge in partnership with DAF Trucks.
Why Engineers in 2025 Are Turning to Professional Institutions for Career Growth
Find out why engineers are joining the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) in 2025. Learn how membership supports professional recognition, CPD, and career growth in transport, plant, and environmental sectors.
Top 5 Skills Every Engineer Needs in 2025
Discover the top 5 skills every engineer needs in 2025, from digital literacy to sustainability. Learn how SOE membership supports professional development and career growth.