Latest SOE News
Championing Excellence at the 2025 IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge Awards Lunch
The IRTE Skills Challenge continues to prove why it's one of the most important initiatives in the UK transport engineering sector.
David Sheppard to Host IRTE Skills Challenge Awards 2025
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.
SOE welcomes The British Compressed Air Society as newest Corporate Partner
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.
Want to Earn More as an Engineer? New Survey Shows Professional Registration is Key
Professionally registered engineers are out-earning their peers. Want to boost your career and income? Registration might be the next step.
IRTE Launches Inaugural HGV Skills Challenge in Partnership with DAF Trucks
This new competition celebrates the UK’s top HGV engineers and technicians. Building upon the success of the Bus and Coach Skills Challenge, it's time for HGVs to take the spotlight. Join us in recognising skill, precision, and the people keeping Britain moving.
IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge 2025, The Industry’s Brightest Talent, One Unmissable Event
The IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge 2025 showcased the UK’s top PSV talent in a three-day live competition backed by industry leaders.
Back with a Spark: VARTA by Clarios returns to supercharges the 2025 IRTE Skills challenge as silver sponsor
VARTA powered up the 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge as a proud Silver Sponsor, championing innovation and the next generation of HGV and PSV engineering talent.
Alexander Dennis Returns as Platinum Sponsor for 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge
Alexander Dennis, the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer, strengthens their commitment to technician training and industry excellence.
Publications
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.
Transport Engineer July 2025
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.
Transport Engineer June 2025
The June 2025 issue of Transport Engineer explores major LCV design changes, a new scheme raising workshop maintenance standards, and whether fleets are ready to meet emission targets, while highlighting a standards game-changer reshaping compliance
Operations Engineer June 2025
The June 2025 issue of Operations Engineer explores AI-powered industrial automation, Combilift’s latest forklift truck technology, how CIP systems deliver operational advantages, and the waves of innovation driving growth in the UK’s marine engineering sector
SOE News Spring 2025
This edition of SOE News highlights the MPRS scheme, the IRTE's presence at the CV show and record breaking number of entries for this year's Skills' Challenge.
Transport Engineer May 2025
The May 2025 issue of Transport Engineer examines new DVSA brake test guidelines, emerging EU noise regulations, and aerodynamic cab designs boosting fuel efficiency and electrification, offering operators critical insight into regulatory shifts and sustainable vehicle innovation.
Operations Engineer May 2025
The May 2025 issue of Operations Engineer addresses water sector reform, heat pump deployment risks, and the future of space-based solar power, spotlighting urgent and emerging challenges in the energy transition.
Operations Engineer April 2025
The April 2025 issue of Operations Engineer highlights smart sensor integration, evolving cobot safety regulations, and hydraulic system inefficiencies, offering engineers insight into future-ready plant operations.
Transport Engineer April 2025
The April 2025 issue of Transport Engineer investigates hydrogen’s potential in shaping the future of commercial vehicle drivetrains. It also explores advancements in fleet safety technologies and examines the growing challenge of skills shortages across the sector. T
Operations Engineer March 2025
The March 2025 edition of Operations Engineer covers developments in clean energy, workplace safety, and automation, providing expert insights into emerging engineering challenges and solutions.
Transport Engineer March 2025
The March 2025 issue of Transport Engineer examines fuel efficiency innovations, workshop safety improvements, and key industry events, providing expert insights into the evolving transport sector.
SOE News Winter 2025
This edition of SOE Winter News highlights the return of the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge, key industry developments, and new professional growth initiatives.
Transport Engineer February 2025
February’s Transport Engineer explores irtec licensing, trailer efficiency under VECTO, and the latest in cold chain logistics. It also covers DVSA compliance updates, load security, and key industry events like the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge.
Operations Engineer February 2025
Operations Engineer February 2025 Edition explores advancements in boiler cleaning, thermal imaging, and AI-driven water management. It highlights the importance of environmental spill training and proactive asset management. Plus, insights on securing procurement for the UK’s water infrastructure upgrades.
Operations Engineer January 2025
January's edition of Operations Engineer looks into breakthroughs in automated safety systems for mobile plant operations, the rise of circular economy practices in construction, and advanced condition monitoring to drive continuous production.
Transport Engineer January 2025
This month's Transport Engineer examines predictive maintenance, EV adoption in emergency services, and advanced fifth wheel technology, alongside operator cost trends and sustainability innovations.