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.
The IRTE is proud to be exhibiting at this years’ CV Show in Birmingham from 21 - 23 April, and we’re looking forward to meeting engineers, fleet operators, workshop managers and technicians from across the commercial vehicle sector.
You’ll find us at Stand 5C24, where our team will be available throughout the show to discuss how IRTE supports both individuals and organisations to achieve the highest standards of professionalism, compliance and technical competence. As the professional body for road transport engineers, IRTE plays a key role in helping the industry demonstrate safety, quality and accountability.
Live information sessions
We’ll also be hosting live discussions with opportunities for Q&A at the end:
Day 1: 11am
What is EngTech?
When it comes to protecting your workforce, professional registration is your suit of armor.
Join SOE Head of Operations Alex Clifton and DVSA Learning & Development Training Specialist Andrew Trigg for an insightful session on professional recognition in the road transport engineering sector. They’ll discuss EngTech, how it compares to irtec, and why professional registration is becoming increasingly important for both engineers and employers.
Andrew will share his personal journey to registration, while Alex explains how SOE supports pathways to recognition as a Professional Engineering Institution. If you have been thinking about professional registration or want to understand the benefits for your career and organisation, this is a session not to miss.
Day 2: 11am
MPRS: Setting the Benchmark for Maintenance Excellence
Discussing how far has MPRS come, and what’s next for the scheme.
Join SOE Technical Product Manager Leo Hubbard and IRTE Professional Sector Council Chair Nick Elliot for a live discussion on the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), what it is, why it matters, and how it’s shaping workshop standards across the sector. This session will explore how the MPRS provides independent recognition of workshop competence, compliance and commitment to industry best practice. We’ll reflect on the MPRS’s first year, from industry uptake, impact and the major organisations who’ve come on board already. Looking ahead, we’ll discuss what’s in store for MPRS moving forward and how the scheme will continue strengthening industry standards.
These sessions will also be recorded on and made available online for our members and those can’t attend.
Come and talk to our friendly team about:
Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS): We are a member of the steering group of the widely recognised rating scheme that helps workshops demonstrate their maintenance capabilities, compliance and commitment to best practice. If you’re looking to benchmark your operation, or provide assurance to customers, we can explain how MPRS supports your goals, and the steps to take to get your workshop rated.
Professional Registration with the Engineering Council: Professional registration (EngTech, IEng or CEng) is a powerful way to gain formal recognition of your or your team’s skills, knowledge and experience. Our team can talk you through the process, the benefits, and the support IRTE offers to help you achieve registration and progress your engineering career.
irtec Certification: irtec provides independent assessment of technicians working on commercial vehicles, trailers and passenger carrying vehicles. Certification demonstrates proven competence and a commitment to safety, giving employers and customers confidence in the individuals maintaining their fleets.
Workshop Accreditation: IRTE Workshop Accreditation helps businesses raise standards, strengthen credibility and showcase their commitment to quality. If you’re looking to enhance your workshop’s reputation and demonstrate excellence, we can outline the pathway to accreditation.