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IRTE Skills Challenge Returns in 2026 to Celebrate PSV and HGV Excellence 

February 16, 2026
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    March 11, 2024
    3 minute read
    Engineering Pathways for Gen Z: Navigating the Road Ahead
    Experience innovation at the Commercial Vehicle Show! Join a three-day seminar with industry experts, including...
    March 8, 2024
    4 minute read
    Senior Engineer Neil Read Unveils the Blueprint of his Remarkable Engineering Career
    Neil Read has been in the Engineering Inspection industry since 2005, 10 of those years...
    March 5, 2024
    3 minute read
    SOE joins forces with BCoE and CPT to encourage more women into engineering
    Breaking gender barriers in engineering, SOE teams up with BCoE and CPT to empower women...
    February 27, 2024
    2 minute read
    Freeway joins the 12th IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge as a technology partner
    The IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge is a platform that showcases the finest talents...
    February 23, 2024
    1 minute read
    SOE’s President resigns after years of dedicated service
    After half a decade of service, SOE’s President John Eastman resigns.
    February 21, 2024
    2 minute read
    Environmental Champions Take Center Stage: 2024 SocEnv Awards Now Open for Nominations
    Could you be recognised in 2024 for your outstanding environmental work? Do you know a...
    February 14, 2024
    3 minute read
    Revolutionising Fleet Management: How Low-Cost High-Tech Solutions Are Reshaping Tyre Pressure Monitoring for Safety and Efficiency
    Dive into the World of Low-Cost High-Tech Solutions for Effortless Tyre Pressure Monitoring.
    February 9, 2024
    6 minute read
    Unlocking Excellence: Former Skills Challenge Winner Craig Perkins breaks down the significance and success of engineering apprenticeships
    Craig Perkins boasts over 16 years of experience in the engineering industry. His career, which...
    February 7, 2024
    4 minute read
    Investing in the Future: TIP Trailers celebrates the Importance of Apprentices in Operations Engineering during National Apprentice Week
    The topic of industry workforce shortages has been rampant amongst the industry for some time...
    February 2, 2024
    2 minute read
    Driving Commerce at the Speed of Seconds: Why CV Show 2024 is the unmissable event of the year
    With the CV show just a few months away, now is the perfect time to...
    January 26, 2024
    3 minute read
    Passion and Perseverance: Emma Moriartys Journey
    Amidst societal norms, Emma found her engineering spark at TIP Trailers, defying stereotypes with hands-on...
    January 23, 2024
    3 minute read
    Was That Avoidable? A call to action for road safety by DVSA’s Neil Mitchell
    IRTE Professional Sector Council Member Neil Mitchell delivers insightful presentation on commercial and public service...
    January 18, 2024
    3 minute read
    The Great British Pothole Plague: An Irritating Adversary for Operational Engineers
    The meek pothole, a seemingly innocent dip in the asphalt, has become a national threat...
    January 16, 2024
    3 minute read
    Ethical Principles: Essential Engineering Competence for Plant Maintenance and Climate Action 
    In the world of industrial plants and equipment, good maintenance hinges on engineering competence.
    January 11, 2024
    7 minute read
    Our New Year Resolutions for our members – Message from SOE Chair
    We’re stepping into the New Year with our own set of resolutions.