Exmouth is a seaside town of around 36,000 at the mouth of the Exe estuary, the largest town in East Devon and the oldest resort in the county. Its jobs market is built on tourism and the seafront, an older-than-average population that needs a lot of care and health work, and a steady flow of residents who commute up the line to Exeter. Live vacancies lean towards hospitality, care, retail and seasonal seafront roles.

Most of the town's retail and trade jobs sit at Liverton Business Park off Salterton Road (EX8 2NR), where Screwfix, Howdens, Bradfords, Pets at Home, Home Bargains and The Range all trade. The estate is owned by Clinton Devon Estates, which leases commercial space to around 100 small and medium businesses across rural East Devon. Exmouth Hospital on Claremont Grove is part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the biggest employer in the county. It runs a Minor Injuries Unit, day surgery and the Doris Heard ward, so nursing and healthcare support work comes up regularly. The seafront, marina and watersports centre support a seasonal cluster of sailing, windsurfing and paddleboarding businesses, along with cafes, pubs and holiday lets, and a lot of summer work is advertised through agencies rather than directly.

Transport: Exmouth station sits at the end of the Avocet Line, with trains to Exeter Central in around 25 minutes, roughly every half hour, hugging the estuary the whole way. There is no motorway in the town. The nearest is M5 junction 30 at Exeter, eight to ten miles up the A376. Postcodes: EX8 covers the whole town; EX9 next door is Budleigh Salterton.

Jobs in Exmouth

Senior Laboratory Technician

Exeter, Devon
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Ready to lead a small laboratory team while staying hands-on with the technical work. We're recruiting a Senior Laboratory Technician for a manufacturing business in Exeter. You'll manage a team of three and work closely with the Laboratory Manager to kee... Read more

Auto-Electrician / Vehicle Technician (Regional Patch)

Exeter, Devon
£33,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Auto-Electrician / Vehicle Technician (Regional Patch. £32,000 - £35,000 + Progression + Training + Door-to-Door pay + Unlimited Overtime + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits. Exeter, Field Based. Are you an Auto-Electrician / Vehicle Technician or simila... Read more

Food Production Operative

Exeter
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
Production Operative. Exeter. Immediate Starts Available. Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm. Pay £12.71 an hour. Temp to Perm. Would you like to join one of the UK's leading producers of premium food products. Who are passionate about creating exceptional... Read more

Chef

EX2 7NN
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group.. Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. W e are on the look out for a passionate Chef to join our team.. You'll learn new skills, work wi... Read more

Health and Social Care Teacher

Exeter
£150 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 25-09-2026
Job Title: Health and Social Care Teacher. Location: Exeter. Start Date: October. Salary: £150 - £232.58 per day. Are you passionate about preparing students for careers in health, social care and related industries. Do you have the ability to engage and ... Read more

Maintenance Technician

Exeter
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Maintenance Technician (Mech or Elec. The Company. Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician with either Electrical or Mechanical or Multiskilled skill? In this 3 shift role (combining earlies, lates and nights) you will be res... Read more

Vehicle Maintenance Field Engineer

Exeter
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Vehicle Maintenance Field Engineer | Exeter EX2 8DG | Full Time | £42,000 per annum. As one of the leading vehicle rental specialists in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team of customer-focused professionals. With an expandin... Read more

Telecoms Copper engineer

EX1, Exeter
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Telecoms Copper Engineer / Frames Engineer / BT openreach. We are hiring for an award-winning company offering an exceptional telecoms copper / Frames engineering opportunity on a BT openreach network. Start date of Telecoms Copper Engineer / Frames Engin... Read more

Power Generation Engineer (Training Provided)

Newton Abbot, Devon
£38,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Power Generation Engineer (Training Provided. Field Based - Sites located across the South West. £38,000 - £44,000 + Training + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + Increased Earnings (Overtime, Bonuses and Call Out) + Van, Tools and Equipment + Healthcare Plans + 7%... Read more

Chef de Partie

Exeter
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Chef de Partie | Topsham, Exeter | Full Time | £30,000-£34,000 per annum. Our client is located in the charming historic town of Topsham, situated on the River Exe, just four miles from Exeter. Combining traditional pub hospitality and charm with one of t... Read more

Core Supervisor

Exeter
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Production Shift Leader. The Opportunity. The Production Shift Leader will assume responsibility for 80 staff across a swing shift rotation (6-2/2-10 7 days per week). The role does require overtime being worked on the weekend, which is well recompensed, ... Read more

Graduate / Apprentice Trained Engineer (Automation Engineer)

Exeter, Devon
£33,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Graduate / Apprentice Trained Engineer (Full Training into Automation. £39,000 - £42,000 Inclusive of Shift Allowance (£35,000 - £37,000 Basic) + Full Training and Progression + CAD Training + CNC Training + Excellent Progression routes + Further Qualific... Read more

Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)

Exeter, Devon
£57,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Role: Project Engineer (Electrical. Shift: Monday to Friday, Days. Salary: £55,000 - £57,500 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life Assurance (6x salary) + Comprehensive Sick Pay. Location: Exeter. Are you an Electrical Project Engineer, Facilities Engineer ... Read more

Roadside Technician

Exeter
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Roadside Technician (field-based) providing roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities. Must have the right to work in the UK. Location: Exeter. Pay / salary:... Read more

Cleaner

Exeter
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
We are currently recruiting Cleaners for a variety of temporary, ongoing, part-time and full-time opportunities with clients across Exeter and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a few hours each week, regular part-time work, or a full-time ... Read more

CPCS/NPORS FORK OP CRANBROOK

Exeter
£22 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
CPCS/NPORS fork OP with Slinger Signaller - Exeter - Rate £22.00 per hour. We are currently in search for an experienced Cpcs/Npors forklift operative who holds a slinger signaller ticket to work on a newly started residential site in Cranbrook near Exete... Read more

Quantity Surveyor

Exeter, Devon
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Join a key delivery contractor on the £2.7bn South West Water framework and be part of a company that focuses on upgrading water supply systems and improving essential network resilience. Due to continued growth and an increased spend in the Water sector,... Read more

Forklift Warehouse Operative

Exeter
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
Counterbalance Or Reach Forklift Warehouse Operative. Exeter. We are seeking a skilled Forklift Warehouse Operative to join a busy, well-established warehouse operation based in Exeter. This role involves operating a counterbalance or reach forklift along... Read more

MCS Renewables Assessor

Exeter, Devon
£370 per day
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
MCS Renewables Assessor - Solar PV & Battery Storage. Renewable Energy Installations Accreditation Body - South West. Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Tavistock. Self Employed Role (1 - 2 days per week); £370 per day or £185 per half day. Inside IR35. Fantastic... Read more

MOT Tester

EX2, Sowton
£25 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 25-09-2026
CONTRACT MOT TESTER – EXETER. Position: MOT Tester. Location: Exeter (EX2. Rate: £25.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35. CONTRACT MOT TESTER – THE ROLE. Are you an MOT Tester looking for a new role? We have a fantastic opportunity available to work at our client's... Read more

Frequently asked questions

What kind of jobs are most common in Exmouth?

Tourism, hospitality and care dominate, alongside retail at Liverton Business Park and healthcare roles at Exmouth Hospital. A lot of seafront and watersports work is seasonal, peaking over the summer. Many residents also commute to Exeter for office, university and NHS jobs the town itself doesn't have.

Is it easy to commute from Exmouth to Exeter for work?

Yes. The Avocet Line runs from Exmouth station to Exeter Central in about 25 minutes, roughly every half hour through the day. By road it's around eight to ten miles via the A376 to M5 junction 30, though that route gets busy at rush hour and in summer.

Where are most of Exmouth's employers based?

Retail and trade employers cluster at Liverton Business Park off Salterton Road (EX8 2NR) on the edge of town. Health and care work centres on Exmouth Hospital on Claremont Grove. Tourism, hospitality and watersports jobs are concentrated along the seafront and around the marina.