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.
Transport Engineer December 2025
Why tankers need to be smarter, cleaner and tougher, celebrating HGV technicians, and more in the December issue of Transport Engineer.
Operations Engineer December 2025
The safety issues with automated gates, new tech and trends in industrial lifts, how compliance and training can help reinforce the plant machinery safety chain and more in the December issue of Operations Engineer.
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.
Operations Engineer November 2025
Emerging new trends for industrial parts, the machinery upgrade minefield, plant managers under growing pressure, and more all explored in this month's edition of Operations Engineer.
Transport Engineer November 2025
In this month's issue of Transport Engineer, take a close look at DAF's new generation electric trucks, HGV technicians show off their skills and talent, plus spotlights on developments to help operators reduce carbon emissions.
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.
Lorry Loader Crane Thorough Examination and Standards
This webinar provides an in-depth look at the legal, regulatory, and safety considerations for lorry loader cranes, helping operators, manufacturers, and inspectors understand evolving requirements and best practices.
Celebrating the Technicians Who Keep Britain Moving: The Inaugural IRTE HGV Skills Challenge Awards
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) recently celebrated the inaugural IRTE HGV Skills Challenge Awards, in partnership with DAF Trucks, to recognise the talent and achievements of the technicians who keep the UK’s Heavy Goods Fleets on the road.
Zurich Engineering and SOE Partnership Empowers Over 400 Staff Through Professional Membership
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is celebrating a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Zurich Engineering with more than 400 employees signing up to become members of SOE, marking a landmark achievement in the organisations’ shared mission to champion professional standards across the engineering and operations sectors.