GTG Engineering joins as a sponsor of the 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge, supporting UK bus and coach technicians and promoting excellence in road transport engineering.
GTG Engineering Services LTD a trusted provider of technical and engineering support for the UK’s road transport industry, has been confirmed as a Showcase Sponsor for the IRTE Skills Challenge 2025, the UK’s most prestigious events for bus and coach technicians, as a Showcase Sponsor, marking a significant partnership between a forward-thinking engineering support firm and the competition that champions technical expertise, precision, and professional growth in the road transport industry.
Now in its 13th year, the IRTE Skills Challenge is a flagship event for the public service vehicle sector. Organised by the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), the competition tests the skills of technicians and apprentices in real-world tasks including diagnostics, inspections, and mechanical and electrical fault-finding. 2025 has seen a record number of entries for the competition, meaning this year’s IRTE Skills Challenge is set to be the biggest and most competitive edition to date.
GTG Engineering Services Support UK Transport Technicians
As a Showcase Sponsor, GTG Engineering Services is backing the next generation of skilled transport engineers, supporting a competition that promotes workshop innovation, industry standards, and professional development.
“We're proud to sponsor the IRTE Skills Challenge, a benchmark event that celebrates technical excellence and encourages the next generation of road transport engineers. Supporting this challenge aligns with our mission to raise the industry standards and invest in the future of skilled transport professionals.”
Garret Grant, Director, GTG Engineering
Engineering Support for the UK Transport Industry
GTG Engineering Services provides expert engineering and technical support tailored to the needs of the road transport industry. With a strong foundation in hands-on diagnostics, fleet maintenance, compliance and operational efficiency, GTG Engineering Services partner with transport businesses to keep their vehicles moving safely and reliably, without the overhead of expanding their internal teams. Their services include:
- Diagnostic investigations and repair support
- Compliance and regulatory guidance
- Technical advice for fleet managers
- Operational improvements without increasing in-house staff
By partnering with GTG, transport businesses benefit from cost-effective technical expertise, improving reliability and safety across their fleets.
The Value of the IRTE Skills Challenge to the Transport Engineering Sector
The IRTE Skills Challenge plays a vital role in raising industry standards and highlighting the importance of skilled engineers in maintaining public transport services. It offers a national platform to:
- Celebrate technical excellence
- Upskill bus and coach technicians
- Promote careers in transport engineering
A week of competition
The 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge testing week will be held at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol, 2-6 June, with the awards ceremony on the 16th July, recognising top-performing technicians across multiple categories. GTG Engineering Services will be present to meet competitors, share insight, and support best practices in transport engineering.