Upcoming Events
How We Won The Battle of Britain
Join IRTE North London as they welcome Bruce Clark, a Volunteer Guide with Bentley Priory, the RAF Fighter Command HQ during the Battle of Britain.
A Steam Locomotive Restoration Rebuild
IRTE Wiltshire welcome John Cruxon for this presentation on a steam locomotoive restoration rebuild, taking it from a heap of scrap metal to a revenue earning asset with future proofed plan.
IRTE North London Centre AGM
Join IRTE North London for their centre AGM. Followed by a presentation on moving forward as a Centre
Our Resources
Machines and Global Warming
Hosted by IPlantE and presented by Ian Jackson, this webinar on Machines and Global Warming.
Transport Engineer February 2026
How the irtec accreditation is being upgraded for changing industry needs, sustainability now vital in temp-controlled transport, new proposition comes to bus and coach market and more in this edition of Transport Engineer.
Operations Engineer February 2026
How industrial thermal imaging technology is enabling plants to improve operational processes, net zero cement production, the evolution of industrial boilers, reforms aim to rebuild British water supply and more in this edition of Operations Engineer.
Professional Registration
Watch our recent webinar on Professional Registration presented by SOE Membership and Professional Standards Manager Nick Cox.
Recent News
IRTE Skills Challenge Returns in 2026 to Celebrate PSV and HGV Excellence
The IRTE Skills Challenge is set to return in 2026, and will continue to recognise, develop and celebrate technical excellence across the UK’s passenger service vehicle (PSV) and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) engineering sectors.
Gate safety: understanding risk, responsibility and compliance
Automated gates and barriers are widely used across workplaces, schools and residential settings, yet when safety is overlooked, the consequences can be devastating. Hosted by the BES sector and presented by Gate Safe UK founder Richard Jackson OBE, the recent hybrid event explored the key risks associated with automated gate systems and the shared responsibilities required to manage them effectively.
SOE Strengthens Industry Standards with DVSA Investment in IRTE Apprentice Memberships
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is pleased to announce that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is actively investing in the professional development of Vehicle Standards Assessor apprentices by supporting membership with the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), a sector of SOE.
Closing the Engineering Skills Gap: How SOE is Strengthening the Engineering Talent Pipeline
The UK engineering industry is facing a skills crisis, intensified by factors including an aging workforce and advances in technology. Demand for skilled technicians and engineers significantly outweighs supply, and the need for a highly trained, professionally recognised workforce is clear.