SOE is heading to Smart Manufacturing Week 2026
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 from June 3-4, joining thousands of engineering and manufacturing professionals for one of the UK’s leading industrial events.
PSV Testing Week to kick off 2026 IRTE Skills Challenge with tasks focused on future-readiness and technical excellence
This year’s PSV Testing Week is set to kick off the IRTE Skills Challenge from 1 to 3 June with tasks focused on both EV and diesel vehicles, electrical fault diagnostics, brake systems, and more, offering a wide range of practical challenges for competitors across the passenger transport engineering sector.
SOE welcomes OakleyThompson as new Corporate Partner
The Society of Operations Engineers is pleased to welcome OakleyThompson as a new Corporate Partner.
Pelican Engineering Group join 2026 IRTE Skills Challenge as headline sponsor
The IRTE is pleased to announce that Pelican Engineering Group has joined the IRTE Skills Challenge as Headline Sponsor, supporting the advancement of skills development across the UK’s passenger service vehicle (PSV) and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) engineering sectors.
IRTE at the CV Show: Visit Us at Stand 5C24
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), a sector of the Society of Operations Engineers, is set to return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, to connect with professionals from across the commercial vehicle industry.
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.
Raising the Bar: How Evolving Standards Are Transforming Lorry Loader Crane Safety
The safety, reliability, and performance of lorry loader cranes are undergoing major improvements thanks to updated design requirements, new regulatory changes, and more robust safety and performance standards. These developments are reshaping how operators, manufacturers, and inspectors approach the use, maintenance, and thorough examination of this essential lifting equipment.