Graduate Development Programme

• • Competitive salary plus profit share scheme
• • Contribute to our future success

Shape the future of sustainable, high-performance manufacturing

Ready to kick-start your career in an organisation known for innovation, technical excellence and a genuine commitment to sustainable manufacturing? Join our two-year Graduate Development Programme and help us engineer solutions that make a real-world impact.

You’ll rotate across key departments, gaining hands‑on experience in advanced manufacturing, process optimisation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement. You’ll work on live projects, contribute fresh ideas and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern textile engineering.

· Support innovation and sustainability projects across multiple business areas

· Analyse processes, identify improvements and contribute to operational excellence

· Collaborate with specialists across engineering, production and technical teams

· Present your insights and project outcomes to senior leaders at the end of each rotation

· Visit customers, suppliers and partner sites to broaden your industry understanding

· A degree in any discipline

· Curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in manufacturing and sustainability

· Strong communication and analytical skills

· A positive, growth-focused mindset

· A driving licence (or working towards one) is helpful

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Graduate Assessment Centre, where you’ll take part in group activities, problem‑solving tasks and an interview. It’s your chance to show us how you think, collaborate and approach real‑world challenges. The provisional dates for these assessments will be Friday 21 st and Friday 28 th August 2026.

If you’re excited by innovation, motivated by impact and ready to build a long‑term career with us, send your CV to  . We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Closing date for applications is 31st July, 2026.

• Engaging work culture
• Environmentally conscious company
• Company profit share scheme
• Personal learning and development
• Leadership development and mentoring programmes
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Canteen
• On‑site car and cycle parking
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Tech and Cycle Schemes
• Discounts with participating local shops and businesses
• Contribute to high‑profile textile projects

For further information on this vacancy please contact:

Human Resources Team
Heathcoat Fabrics Limited,
Westexe, Tiverton EX16 5LL
UK