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

Area sales manager

Exeter
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 06-09-2026
Job Description.. Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – Exeter/ Taunton/ Yeovil.. Up to £34,000 + great bonus', company car or car allowance & home-based contract.. Here at Brakes, we've got ambitious growth plans so if you're currently working i... Read more

Practice Manager

Exeter
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 05-09-2026
Dental Practice Manager- Exeter Dental Centre, Castle Street, EX4 3PT.. Join our growing and exciting practice, offering a wide range of specialist services, we are looking for an experienced people and business manager to lead, support and develop our te... Read more

Field Service Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£50,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 05-09-2026
Job role: Field Service Engineer. £50,000 + Overtime + Company Van + Paid Travel. Industry Training. Shift: Monday - Friday - DAYS. Our Client is looking to upskill - Vehicle Technicians / HGV Technicians / Plant Fitters / Generator Engineers. We're looki... Read more

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Exeter, Devon
£26,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 05-09-2026
Entry Level Recruitment Consultant. Salary: £26,000 + Uncapped Commission (Year 1 OTE £35K - £40K)| Industry-Leading Training | Clear Progression to Director. Hours: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm, with early finish on Fridays!. Location: Exeter (EX1. Do you ... Read more

Domestic Gas Installation Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£300 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 05-09-2026
Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the private sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing installation contract in the Exeter area. They are able to offer ... Read more

Delivery Driver - Walthamstow

EC1
£14 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 05-09-2026
Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week.. Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities.. It's our mission to provide a... Read more

Retail Shift Manager

EX4 8JQ
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Summary.. £15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 40 hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave.. Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're reliabl... Read more

Driving Instructor (Driving Licence Required)

EX8 4FG
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Become a Driving Instructor – Nationwide | Earn Up to £50,000+ with My Four Wheels.. Looking for a new career with flexibility, independence and great earning potential? My Four Wheels is a 5-star rated driving school with 500 instructors already on the r... Read more

Registered Nurse (RGN) - Bank - Care Home

EX2 8TU
£24 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
ABOUT THE ROLE. This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they dese... Read more

Senior Night Care Assistant

EX1 3ZU
£16 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
ABOUT THE ROLE. As a Senior Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of... Read more

Chef - Bank

TQ1 1RR
£17 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter.. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards ... Read more

Night Senior Carer

EX8 4AB
£17 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
ABOUT THE ROLE. As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicate... Read more

Cloud Engineer (Python)

Exeter, Devon
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
About the Role. We are looking for a skilled AWS Cloud & Python Engineer to join our team, bridging the gap between application development and cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of data transformation applications - writi... Read more

Service Technician

Exmouth
£28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Our client who is one of the UK's fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Vehicle Technician based at their retail centre in Exmouth. As a Vehicle Technician you would be responsible for reviewing work on customers vehicl... Read more

Van Driver

EX5, Broadclyst
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 04-09-2026
The Staffing Network are a national labour provider and we are looking for experienced 3.5 tonne drivers on a Temp 2 Perm basis for our client based in Exeter. THIS POSITION HAS AN IMMEDIATE START. NEW DRIVERS WILL RECIEVE A £75 SIGNING ON BONUS. Duties w... Read more

Reliability Technician (Days) - Mars Wrigley

Exeter
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Plymouth (PL6 Estover. 💷 £45,200– £50,900 dependent on experience. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. ⏰ Shifts: 40 Hours Mon-Fri: 7.00am-3:30pm.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. Join Mars Wrigley Plymouth and help us ... Read more

Recruitment Consultant

Winslade Park, EX5 1FY Exeter
£28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Salary: £28,000-£39,950 plus uncapped commission with no threshold. At TeacherActive, we're looking for an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team. Whether you're an experienced recruiter or come from a strong sales or customer... Read more

Health And Safety Advisor

Exeter, Devon
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Health & Safety Advisor. Location: Exeter, Devon / South West. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000. Sector: Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure. Safety Talent is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor on behalf of a well-established UK infrastructu... Read more

Anti-Social Behaviour And Safeguarding Officer

Newton Abbot, Devon
£25 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 04-09-2026
Anti-Social Behaviour And Safeguarding Officer needed. Salary: £25.21ph. Location: Head Office, TQ12. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (hybrid. Till June 2027. Purpose of the Role. To work within the Neighbourhood Services team to case manage anti-social ... Read more

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Brand new Exeter office!

Exeter, Devon
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 04-09-2026
Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Bristol - Full Training Provided. £26,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE 35K-40K year 1) + Progression + Full Training. Exeter, Southernhay. Are you ambitious, tenacious and career hungry. Are you looking to kick... 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.