Latest SOE News
Record-Breaking Entry number of entries for IRTE Skills Challenge 2025 Mark a Major Milestone for the Sector
The IRTE Skills Challenge 2025 is set to be the most competitive in its 13-year history. With 124 entries received from apprentices, technicians, and qualified engineers across the UK, this year's competition has more than double the number of applications received in 2024.
GYS Sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge 2025, Championing Workshop Innovation and Technical Talent
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers is delighted to welcome GYS a global leader in automotive equipment manufacturing as a sponsor of the IRTE Skills Challenge 2025.
ESiNet Joins the Society of Operations Engineers as a Corporate Partner to Advance Engineering Standards and Compliance
ESiNet, a pioneering network of independent engineer surveyors, has joined the Society of Operations Engineers as a Corporate Partner. This partnership marks a shared commitment to advancing safety, compliance, and professional standards across the UK’s engineering sector.
New Safety Guide Launched on the Best Practice for Using Axle and Chassis Stands in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
Released in partnership with Logistics UK, the guide is a crucial new resource for the road transport and commercial vehicle sectors: ‘Good Practice Guide on the Use of Axle Stands and Chassis Stands’, with a Foreword from IRTE PSC Chair Nick Elliott.
IRTE Celebrates MPRS Launch and Career Development Initiatives at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 was a platform for the Institute of Road Transport Engineers to showcase its commitment to elevating maintenance standards and supporting career development within the commercial vehicle sector.
Raising the bar – New rating scheme set to revolutionise workshop standards
Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme, to be known as MPRS, rolls out officially to the wider industry today as regulators and industry trade bodies join forces to elevate standards in workshops and maintenance facilities.
Setting New Standards: IRTE to Launch the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) at the 2025 CV Show
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) is preparing to unveil a transformative new industry benchmark, the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS).
IRTE Skills Challenge 2025: Paving the Way for Professional Growth in the Bus and Coach Industry
As we approach the 2025 edition, the competition continues to attract talented individuals eager to test their skills and gain valuable industry recognition.
Publications
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.
Operations Engineer December 2024
This month's edition of Operations engineer looks at how robotic systems are transforming nuclear decommissioning, lift installation in Big Ben and the role of advanced mobile communication systems in improving safety at hazardous industrial sites.
Transport Engineer December 2024
December's edition of Transport Engineer looks at Next-gen trucks, alternative tech and the highlights from the IAA Transportation exhibition.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 4
Join us for a special episode with Nick Elliott, Chair, IRTE PSC and James Backhouse, Legal Director, Backhouse Jones as they delve into the real-life incidents that paved the way to new safety best practices that have been integrated into organisational cultures.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 3
In our third episode of For The Sake Of Safety we explore the role of the Professional Engineering Institution in promoting safety with Emma Thompson, Executive Director, SOE.
Operations Engineer November 2024
November's edition of Operations Engineer examines the world of moving parts, sustainability in data centres and concerns around corrosion.