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

Finance & Operations Manager

Sidmouth, Devon
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Finance & Operations Manager - Sidmouth, Devon - Permanent. 💼 Salary: Discussed on application. 📍 Location: Sidmouth. 📅 Contract: Permanent (Full Time. Are you an experienced finance and operations professional looking for your next opportunity within an ... Read more

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Devon
£82,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure. Location: Exeter-based, with travel across Devon & Cornwall. Salary: Up to £86,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Working Arrangement: Hybrid. The Opport... Read more

Production Coordinator

Marsh Barton, Exeter
£32,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
We are recruiting a Production Coordinator for an established business in Exeter. This is an opportunity for an organised, proactive individual who enjoys solving problems, keeping work on track, and bringing different teams together. You'll help ensure m... Read more

Resource Management Planner

Exeter, Devon
£14 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-10-2026
Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Resource Management Planner to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force. Location: Exeter. Contract Type: Temporary. Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour. End Date: February 2027. Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday t... Read more

Warehouse & Logistics Administrator

Exeter, Devon
£175 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 16-10-2026
Warehouse & Logistics Administrator. On-Site. 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract. £175-£200 per day DOE. We're recruiting a Business Administrator to support a major ERP transformation programme. We're looking for a strong operational professional who can step i... Read more

Welder

Nationwide
£29 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Welder (Piping. Company: Laker Vent Engineering Ltd. Project: Hinkley Point C (opportunity to mobilise onto Scotland project whilst you wait for security vetting. Location: Bridgwater. About Us. Lakers is a leading mechanical contractor operating within t... Read more

Tooling Engineer

Exeter
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Tooling Engineer. The Opportunity. An exciting opportunity within a leading Exeter based Engineering firm for an experienced Tooling Engineer or Toolmaker. You will not be produding designs yourself, but it is essential that you can read CAD drawings to a... Read more

Steel Erector/Plant Installers

Newton Abbot, Devon
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Steel Erector/Plant Installers. Starts immediately. Structural steel/materials handling experience preferable. Working with our experienced site teams in the quarrying and mining environment throughout England. First place of work to be in the Mendips and... Read more

Learning Support Assistant

Devon
£16 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 16-10-2026
Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporti... Read more

Topographical Surveyor

EX4, Exeter
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
🚨 WE'RE HIRING: TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYOR 🚨. 📍 Location: Various locations based around UK. 💼 Contract: Permanent. 💰 Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Vehicle + Benefits. Are you an experienced Topographical Surveyor looking for your next opportunity. We're lookin... Read more

Utility Surveyor

EX4, Exeter
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
🚨 WE'RE HIRING: UTILITY SURVEYOR 🚨. 📍 Location: Various Locations. 💼 Contract: Permanent. 💰 Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Vehicle + Benefits. Are you an experienced Utility Surveyor looking for your next opportunity. We're looking for a skilled and proactiv... Read more

Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Engineering)

Exeter, Devon
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Engineering. £28,000 rising to £32,000 upon promotion + Excellent Commission (£45-£50k OTE) + Clear Pathway to Management + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + benefits. Exeter. Are you a recent graduate with a great attitude look... Read more

Quantity Surveyor

Exeter
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Project Quantity Surveyor. Location: Exeter, Devon. I'm currently working with a well-established construction consultancy in Exeter that is looking to recruit a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mo... Read more

Retail Store Manager

EX1, Exeter
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
The Role (AKA: The Person Who Makes Everything Run Smoothly. As our Retail Store Manager, you'll be the heartbeat of the shop — leading the team, shaping the customer experience, and keeping the store running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be hands-on,... Read more

Project Manager

Exeter, Devon
£47,410 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Project Manager. Location: Bristol or Exeter. Company: Major Highways Infrastructure Organisation. Type: Full-Time | Permanent. Salary: £47,410 - £54,210 + Excellent Benefits. An exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading hi... Read more

Senior / Associate Building Surveyor

Exeter
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Associate Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor. I'm working with an established property consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Associate or Senior Building Surveyor to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a stro... Read more

Laboratory Technician

Exeter, Devon
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Laboratory Technician. Yolk Recruitment is supporting a global advanced manufacturing business in Exeter in its search for a Laboratory Technician. This is an opportunity to join a specialist technical environment where you'll receive full training and de... Read more

Commercial Business Insurance Account Manager

Exeter, Devon
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Experienced Commercial Business Insurance Account Manager | Insurance Account Manager | Commercial Account Manager. Exeter | £35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE | Monday-Friday | Permanent. Introduction. Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a B2B Commercial Insu... Read more

Data Migration Analyst (Accountancy / Professional Services)

Exeter, Devon
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 16-10-2026
This rapidly expanding, Top 50 Accountancy Practice are seeking a Data Migration Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract to support the migration of client and practice data from existing software systems into new, cloud-based practice management softwa... Read more

Gas Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£38,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-10-2026
Gas Engineer - Exeter. SIGN ON BONUS: £500 at 6 months and an additional £500 at 12 months length of service. Exeter Area. £38,500 basic | OTE of £50,000. Want to earn more, feel valued, and actually enjoy your work again. If you're a skilled Gas Engineer... 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.