Welcome
The IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year Awards 2017 recognise individuals who demonstrate the requirements of the fleet engineer role to an exceptional standard. The awards are open to all engineers working in road transport, including HGVs, buses, coaches and trailers.
The awards comprise two categories: HGV and Bus & Coach.
The entry process is easy to complete and is totally FREE.
The winners will be announced at the IRTE Conference dinner on Wednesday 27 September 2017, which takes place at Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwickshire. All shortlisters will be invited to attend the three course dinner – you will be able to buy either a single seat or a whole table.
About Us
Institute of Road Transport Engineers
The IRTE is a professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), and one of the most respected names in UK transport. IRTE supports transport engineers throughout their careers and encourages high standards, with an emphasis on safety and best practice.
IRTE members come from a wide variety of transport-related roles including apprentices and technicians in both the light and heavy vehicle and bus and coach sectors, workshop managers, fleet engineers, transport managers, company directors and the Armed Forces.
Recognised as the impartial voice of the industry, IRTE believes safety in operation is vital. Recent initiatives include research into tipper stability and safety, fuel efficiency, wheel loss prevention and tail lift safety.
IRTE pioneered the irtec Licensing Scheme for technicians and mechanics. An irtec licence certifies the skills and safety of technicians and mechanics working in road transport.
To learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of the IRTE visit www.soe.org.uk/join-soe.
IRTE publishes monthly magazine Transport Engineer, renowned for its incisive features, news analysis and comment as well as a wide range of best practice guides.
Visit the official Transport Engineer website for industry news, a supplier directory, the latest jobs, videos, white papers, product news, legislation updates, recall data and more.
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Categories
FLEET ENGINEER OF THE YEAR (HGV)
The IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year (HGV) Award is for fleet engineers working in the Heavy Good Vehicle industry. The award is aimed at those who demonstrate a high level of engineering standards within their organisation whilst at the same time implementing their own innovations that improve operations and provide financial benefits to the company.
These standards may be demonstrated through data or other evidence of industry-leading levels of vehicle reliability, availability, safety, and first-time annual test pass rates. Examples of innovation may involve reducing fuel consumption and downtime for maintenance, increasing efficiency, or using technology to solve a specific problem. The judges will be looking for an individual that makes a significant contribution to a well-run fleet, and possesses a high level of technical and legal knowledge.
Supporting evidence must be provided that demonstrates the level of work undertaken by the engineer and the benefits that have come as a result of their work.
FLEET ENGINEER OF THE YEAR (Bus & Coach)
The IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year (Bus & Coach) Award is for fleet engineers working in the Bus & Coach industry. The award is aimed at those who demonstrate a high level of engineering standards within their organisation whilst at the same time implementing their own innovations that improve operations and provide financial benefits to the company.
These standards may be demonstrated through data or other evidence of industry-leading levels of vehicle reliability, availability, safety, and first-time annual test pass rates. Examples of innovation may involve reducing fuel consumption and downtime for maintenance, increasing efficiency, or using technology to solve a specific problem. The judges will be looking for an individual that makes a significant contribution to a well-run fleet, and possesses a high level of technical and legal knowledge.
Supporting evidence must be provided that demonstrates the level of work undertaken by the engineer and the benefits that have come as a result of their work.
How to enter
The Awards are open to all engineers working in road transport fleet engineering roles, including those on HGVs, buses, coaches and trailers. The judging standards are rigorous and the winners should be justifiably proud of their achievement. The winners will be fleet engineers that have recognised that excellence in their discipline combined with creativity and innovation are the critical elements of continuous improvement and efficiency for their fleet operation.
This is an opportunity for you, your company and your engineering operations to raise its profile among the UK’s fleet engineering community and set yourselves apart from your competitors.
The Awards are completely free and simple to enter - you just need to complete our online entry form.
Rules
- The Awards are open to any business whose UK-based fleet engineering function has displayed measurable innovation in terms of process or product efficiency within the stated judging period.
- All entries have to complete the entry template provided.
- Supporting material can be provided as part of the entry; this will not automatically be returned.
- MA Business and the SOE (IRTE) hold no responsibility for any loss or damage to any entry or supporting material for that entry.
- All entries must include detailed measurements of performance, process improvement or efficiency gains. We appreciate that this information can be sensitive. All business sensitive information will be treated as such under NDA where appropriate.
- The Judges’ decision is FINAL. No discussions on recounts or requests for justification will be entered into.
Judges
The judges for the IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year Awards have been drawn from the IRTE Technical Committee. They are all highly experienced, qualified transport professionals who champion world-class fleet engineering.
The judges will be looking for evidence of:
- Outstanding performance: how has the nominee gone above and beyond expectations to deliver tangible business benefits?
- Teamwork/leadership: how has the nominee inspired and influenced others or worked together to bring the best out of one another?
- Engineering flair and invention: how has the nominee innovated to enhance fleet operation efficiency or improve safety?
The judges expect entries to be clear and concise whilst demonstrating the qualities of the nominee. The evidence provided must plainly demonstrate the relevant aspect for which it is providing proof.
Entries will be passed to the judges, and each member of the panel will independently mark each entry, entrants may also be interviewed as part of the selection process. Finally, the judges will meet to debate who will become the overall category winner.
The judges may decide to award a highly commended in a category.
Full details and the biographies of the judges will be announced shortly.
Venue
The IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year Awards 2017 will take place at the IRTE Conference dinner on Wednesday 27 September, at Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwickshire. All shortlisters will be invited to attend the dinner – you will be able to buy either a single seat or a whole table at the dinner.
The IRTE Conference dinner is an opportunity for you to relax in the luxurious setting of Chesford Grange Hotel.
The evening begins with an informal champagne reception where you can network with industry peers. This is followed by the awards ceremony, which will be hosted by a leading figure from the road transport industry. A three-course dinner will be followed by after-dinner entertainment.
Dress code: Business attire
Timetable
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 19:00 | Champagne drinks reception |
| 19:45 | Call for dinner (Winners announced after starters are served) |
| 22.00 | After-dinner entertainment |
