Yates Engineering Ltd

19/06/2026

JUNE NEWSLETTER 🚜

Welcome to our June newsletter, Foundations for the Future

June has been a month of progress for everyone at Yates Engineering. Alongside delivering projects for our clients, we're excited to share that work is now underway on our workshop extension.

This week saw the foundations laid, marking the beginning of an important investment in the future of our business. As the build takes shape, we'll keep you updated on each stage of the project.

We'll also be providing an update on David's Charity Coast to Coast Tractor Ride.

Please access the full newsletter by clicking the link below.

https://mailchi.mp/c6bf3fba292c/june-newsletter-8344876

12/06/2026

Coast to Coast Complete 🎉

A huge congratulations to David Yates, Steve Tooley, Stewart Marshall and Ben Craig on completion of coast to coast! After an incredible journey across the country, the team have officially arrived at Robin Hoods Bay! Here is a photo of them all, standing on the beach with their tractors in the sunshine, under clear blue skies.

They would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported them along the way. Whether you donated, shared our fundraising efforts, cheered us on from the roadside or on social media, or helped behind the scenes, your generosity has helped us raise an incredible £1,970 + gift aid so far, for Cancer Research UK.

Thank you for being part of our West Coast to East Coast Charity Tractor Ride.

10/06/2026

🚜 **Tractor Coast-to-Coast Challenge Update** 🚜

Today's journey took the team to the famous Tan Hill Inn for lunch – Britain's highest pub, standing at an incredible 1,732ft (528m) above sea level.

This historic 17th-century pub is truly unique, operating off grid with its own electricity generation and water supplied from a natural spring. It was a fantastic stop on our coast to coast adventure in aid of Cancer Research UK

A huge thank you to everyone supporting us along the way. Your encouragement and donations are helping us raise vital funds for charity.

If you'd like to support our challenge, please donate here:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/davids-giving-page-28676043

09/06/2026

Charity Coast-to-Coast Tractor Challenge Gets Underway

David Yates of Yates Engineering and his team have officially begun their coast-to-coast charity tractor challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK

After arriving in Ravenglass yesterday, the team set off at around 9am this morning on the first leg of their five day journey across the country. Before departing, the four vintage tractors were photographed on the beach at Ravenglass under beautiful blue sky, marking the start of another memorable fundraising adventure.

David is joined by Steve Tooley, Stewart Marshall and Ben Craig as they travel from the West Coast at Ravenglass to Robin Hood’s Bay on the East Coast. The challenge will see the team cover the route over five days, with planned overnight stops in Ambleside and Leyburn before reaching their destination on Friday.

Adding to the challenge, three of the four vintage tractors have no cabs, leaving the drivers exposed to whatever weather conditions the week may bring.

The tractors will be familiar to many followers of David and Steve’s previous fundraising efforts, having been used in their remarkable 2008 charity journey from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, a challenge that took two weeks to complete.

We are following the team's progress and wish them well as they embark on this latest adventure in support of Cancer Research UK.

Anyone wishing to support David, Steve, Stewart and Ben and help raise money for this worthwhile cause can donate via their JustGiving page:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/davids-giving-page-28676043

We will bring further updates from their journey as they make their way across the country.

05/06/2026

We're hiring! An exciting opportunity has opened up at Yates Engineering and we're looking for a motivated individual to join our growing team. This role offers the chance to work on varied and rewarding projects, develop your skills alongside experienced professionals and be part of a company that genuinely values it's people. If you're looking for a position where your contribution makes a real difference and there is variation, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're actively searching or just curious about your next career move, take a look at the details below and see what Yates Engineering has to offer. Apply today or share with someone who might be a great fit!

Thank you 🤩

Apply for the Welder/Fabricator job in Nottingham! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

12/05/2026

APRIL NEWSLETTER - Coast-to-Coast Charity Tractor Challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK

https://mailchi.mp/0e9def30a8a3/april-newsletter-8343931

Four vintage tractors, five days, two coasts and plenty of determination - David Yates, from Yates Engineering and friends are preparing for another memorable charity adventure this June in support of Cancer Research UK.

David will be joined by Steve Tooley, Stewart Marshall and Ben Craig as they travel from Ravenglass to Robin Hood’s Bay on four vintage tractors - with three of them having no cabs!

The team will set off from Ravenglass on Monday 8th June and expect to arrive in Robin Hood’s Bay on Friday 12th June, covering the route over five days with overnight stops in Ambleside and Leyburn along the way.

These are the same vintage tractors David and Steve used during their previous charity adventure in 2008, when they completed the famous Land's End to John O' Groats ride, which took two weeks to complete.

If you would like to support the team and help raise money for this worthwhile cause, donations can be made via their JustGiving page:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/davids-giving-page-28676043

If you've got an upcoming project and would like to get in touch, please contact Rob on 01636 830628 or by email.

We cover Newark, Lincoln, Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands and beyond.

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Yates Engineering — where innovation meets excellence!

08/05/2026

WE’RE HIRING 🤩

Yates Engineering are looking for an experienced Welder Fabricator to join us, to work within a busy steel fabrication workshop and on site installing fabricated items and carry out mechanical repairs.

We are an ISO & UKCA accredited company who work for a wide range of customers in the East Midlands.

If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy varied projects and want to be part of a hardworking engineering team, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

· On site fitting / engineering experience
· Some MIG welding experience preferable.
· Familiar with workshop fabrication equipment.
· Ability to work unsupervised / part of a team.
· Must be able to work to deadlines and be capable of following instructions.

· The role is workshop / site based.
· Minimum 42.5 hours per week, plus overtime.
· Pay rate of up to £17.16 /hour dependant on experience.
· Own transport essential & within viable travel distance of NG14 7HD.

Please forward your CV’s to [email protected]
Or call 01636 830628
Start Date - ASAP

01/05/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Papplewick Young Farmers to Yates Engineering for a session that brought engineering to life.

We split the group to give everyone a hand’s on, behind the scenes experience. One group heard our story first - the journey of Yates Engineering, how we’ve evolved over the years and the work we’re proud to deliver today. Meanwhile, the second group headed straight to the workshop, where Rob, Eric, and Kyle showed them around and gave them something even better than a tour - the chance to try welding for themselves!

After swapping over, every visitor left with a full picture of both our heritage and our day to day operations and hopefully, a new appreciation for the skill and craft behind engineering.

To round off the visit, each participant was given a model jeep they had seen created right in front of them, from plasma cutting 2mm sheet steel, to linishing and folding on our CNC press brake. A small piece of engineering to take away but a big reminder of what can be built from an idea! 💡

Congratulations to Jack, who took top spot for his welding effort on the day!

A huge thank you to Papplewick Young Farmers for bringing such enthusiasm and curiosity. It’s always a privilege to share what we do and hopefully inspire the next generation of engineers.

14/04/2026

From Nervous Start to Personal Best: Our Helen Takes on the City of Lincoln 10K 🏃‍♀️

Great achievement from one of our team members at Yates Engineering! 👏

Helen completed her very first 10K race at the City of Lincoln 10K on Sunday, running alongside her partner Damian. Like many runners at their first event, attempting a distance fairly new to them, Helen arrived feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

Once the race began though, the atmosphere combined with the support of the other runners and spectators, quickly turned those nerves into motivation and she pushed herself all the way to the finish - achieving her fastest ever 10K time in her debut event 🎉

At Yates Engineering, we’re proud to support our team in their personal achievements as well as their professional ones. We look forward to seeing what challenge Helen takes on next.

Thinking of taking on your own challenge this year? or were you also at Sunday’s City of Lincoln 10k? We’d love to hear about it and see your pictures in the comments!

10/04/2026

At Yates Engineering, we take pride in turning complex requirements into practical solutions.

This latest prototype, developed alongside one of our regular customers, is a bespoke mounting bracket designed to integrate an AI-powered forklift control system.

A great example of how collaborative working and in-house fabrication expertise can support the integration of advanced technologies into real world applications.

If you're looking for tailored fabrication solutions that incorporate the latest technology, we’d love to talk. Please contact Rob on 01636 830628 or by emailing [email protected].