SOE: Local operators benefit as maintenance roadshow rolls into town

Wednesday, 8 April 2009 12:00 AM

One of the road transport industry's most respected names is coming to Northamptonshire to help local commercial vehicle operators manage their fleet during trying financial times.

Following an over-subscribed launch event in Preston, the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) is bringing its Maintenance Supplier Assessment Seminar to the county, allowing local operators to benefit from a crucial lecture and guide.

IRTE forms part of SOE (Society of Operations Engineers), a membership organisation with over sixty years' experience that develops engineering professionals.

The guide is aimed at those who contract out maintenance of their fleet. It simply and effectively advises on best practice procedures to ensure workshops' maintenance facilities are adequate for the type and number of vehicles undergoing work.

IRTE Chairman Chris Grime said: "Eight out of ten operators use contracted-out maintenance. However, you cannot sub-contract your responsibility for maintenance as far as the operator's licence is concerned. Our assessment allows you to audit facilities and therefore make long-term benefits."

With operators weighing up stringent controls against cost-restrictions due to the credit crunch, the Maintenance Assessment Seminar offers a simple way to find facilities suitable for your fleet.

Details:

Maintenance Assessment Seminar. 27 May. Holiday Inn Rugby-Northampton
To attend, or for more details, please contact emma.mann@soe.org.uk or 020 7630 1111
The guide is available to download at www.soe.org.uk and is available in print by contacting technical@soe.org.uk or 020 7630 1111.

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Editor's Notes:

SOE (Society of Operations Engineers)

SOE is a professional membership organisation that successfully represents some 17,000 individuals and companies in engineering. It supports and encourages members throughout their careers and is committed to their ongoing growth and personal development.

Through a network of trustees, industry partners and members SOE promotes best practice in operational and health & safety initiatives. SOE offers members continuous professional development and support throughout their careers, providing definitive recognition for both achievement and status. The organisation is a Licensed Member of ECUK and can nominate members for ECUK registration at EngTech, IEng and CEng levels.

SOE represents the Professional Sectors IRTE, IPlantE and BES and runs the irtec Licensing Scheme.

Further details are available from the SOE website at www.soe.org.uk.

IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers)

The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), one of the most respected names in UK transport, has been recognised as an impartial voice of the industry since 1947.

A Professional Sector of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), IRTE publishes an industry-leading technical journal, Transport Engineer, every month.

Transport Engineer is renowned for its incisive coverage of key issues, authoritative reporting, news analysis and informed comment.

IRTE also hosts regular technical seminars, forums and works alongside the DfT to promote efficiency and best practice. Recent events include trips and falls from vehicles, truck operation, fuel efficiency and the Road Safety Act.

IRTE's technical committee also produces regular industry guidance on key topics.

Recent publications include: A Best Practice Guide towards Tachograph Systems Compliance, Roadworthiness: Industry Best Practice, Coupling or Uncoupling & Parking of Large Goods Vehicle Trailers and Tail Lift - Specification Guide for Road Vehicles.

IRTE members come from a wide variety of transport-related roles. These include workshop managers, fleet engineers, transport managers, company directors, apprentices and technicians in the light and heavy goods vehicle and bus and coach sectors.

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