IRTE Skills Challenge returns

For the ninth consecutive year, the IRTE Skills Challenge has returned.

The event sees teams of PSV apprentices and technicians compete in a series of challenges including bodywork, electrical and mechanical tasks. The competition takes place at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol from 3 June until 7 June.

Last year, the Outstanding Team Award went to trentbarton, who return for this year’s competition. Others confirmed for the event are Go Ahead London, Lothian, Metroline, FirstGroup, Arriva and Tower Transit, with the possibility of even more to come.

Sponsoring the event are: Alexander Dennis Ltd, Allison Transmission, BAE Systems, Bridgestone, Groeneveld, Knorr-Bremse, Premier Pits, Shell Lubricants and Teng Tools.

• Enter by 29 March at www.irteskills.org.uk