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

Financial Accountant

Exeter, Devon
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Financial AccountantLocation: Exeter (Hybrid. Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum. Contract Type: Open to Temporary-to-Permanent and Permanent Applicants. The Organisation. Hays are working in partnership with a rapidly growing retail organisation with a stro... Read more

Operations Manager

South West
£52,418 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Location: Mobile, North East Somerset Wilts & Avon. Hours: 35 hours per week/ Nine-Day Fortnight. Want to make a positive difference to society whilst accelerating your career in Housing. Life doesn't stand still, and neither do we. As a leading not for p... Read more

Heath & Social Care Teacher

Exeter
£155 per day
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Job Title: Health and Social Care Teacher. Location: Exeter. Start Date: September. Salary: £155 - £232.58 per day. Are you passionate about inspiring students through Health and Social Care education. Do you have experience teaching Health and Social Car... Read more

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Exeter
£100 per day
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-06-2026
Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Exeter. Start date: Flexible. Salary: £100-£105 a day, depending on experience. Do you want to work in a supportive, nurturing environment. Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and D... Read more

Labourer

Torquay, Devon
£14 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-06-2026
JOB TITLE: General Labourer. INDUSTRY: Building and Construction. START DATE: ASAP. SALARY BAND: £13.69ph - £16.50ph. LOCATION: Torquay. Labourer required to join a residential project in Torquay The working hours are 07:30-17:00 Monday-Friday. Our client... Read more

Contractor Escort

Exeter, Devon
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-06-2026
Contractor Escort. Location: HMP Exeter. Shift pattern: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday Day 7.5 hours a day, shifts are between 7am and 5pm. Hourly rate: £12.99 Per Hour, increasing to upwards of £22.73 with overtime. Escorting Safely, Building Trust. Safety an... Read more

Electrician

Exeter, Devon
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
An excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Electrician looking to work for a rapidly expanding company who can offer further training, a great work life balance, and optional overtime. This leading company are experts in electrical maintenance and tes... Read more

Administration Coordinator - Long term or perm

Exeter, Devon
£15 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-06-2026
Your new company. Working for a national company at their site in Exeter. This role is a long-term temporary role with an opportunity to go permanently. The role is full-time, paying £14.60 per hour. 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.00p... Read more

Fire Safety Surveyor

Devon
£42,839 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Fire Safety Surveyor. Salary: £42,839 + £5,000 market supplement. Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37 hours. Location: Devon, Hybrid working and flexible hours available. Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Role Overview. This role is focused on ensuring ... Read more

Hgv 2 Driver

Exeter, Devon
£18 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
🚛 HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers Wanted – Exeter 🚛. Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available. We're currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 and HGV Class 2 Drivers for a leading logistics operation based in Exeter. 💷 Pay Rates. HGV Class 1: £19.24 per hou... Read more

Hgv 1 Driver

Exeter, Devon
£19 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
🚛 HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers Wanted – Exeter 🚛. Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available. We're currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 and HGV Class 2 Drivers for a leading logistics operation based in Exeter. 💷 Pay Rates. HGV Class 1: £19.24 per hou... Read more

Service Desk Analyst | £150 | Inside IR35 PAYE | 3 Months | Onsite/Hybrid

Exeter
£150 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 16-06-2026
Service Desk Analyst | £150 | Inside IR35 PAYE | 3 Months | Onsite/Hybrid. We're recruiting for a Service Desk Analyst for a 3-Month contract role. This position will be vital in supporting our clients Self-Service Password Reset rollout. This position is... Read more

HGV Driver

Newton Abbot
£14 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-06-2026
Staffline is recruiting HGV Drivers in Newton Abbot, Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing operation with excellent facilities and long-term work available. The rate of pay is. Days. Monday to Friday £13.69 per hour. Saturday £16.43 per... Read more

Service Advisor

Exeter, Devon
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Service Advisor – Exeter. £30,000 Basic Salary | £38,000 OTE | Monday to Friday | No Weekends. We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Service Advisor to join a busy and successful automotive dealership in Exeter. This is a fantastic opport... Read more

Air Conditioning Engineer

Torquay, Borough of Torbay
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Salary and Benefits of an air conditioning engineer. 38-40k basic depending on experience. Travel pay. No call out rota for a better work / life balance. Van, phone, fuel card, benefits, some overtime available. Working for an expanding, family run, long ... Read more

SEN Teaching Assistant

Exeter, Devon
£90 per day
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN school. Location: Outskirts of Exeter, UK. Salary: £90 to £95 per day depending on experience. Contract: Temporary to permanent position. Hours: Full-time (8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Start date: 01/09/2026.... Read more

Senior SEN Tribunal Officer

Exeter
£420 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 16-06-2026
Senior SEN Tribunal Officer. Location: South West England (Hybrid – attendance at hearings required. Rate: £420 per day (Umbrella, negotiable) (£325 PAYE per day. Contract: 6-month interim. Start Date: Immediate. About the Role. We are currently recruitin... Read more

Maintenance Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£48,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. Shifts: 3-shift and continental. £50,000 - £57,500 per annum + Bonus + Enhanced Overtime + Comprehensive Sickness + 6x Life Assurance + Annual Pay Review + Xmas shutdown + Funded External Training. Location: Exeter. Excell... Read more

Teaching Assistant (Primary and Nursery)

Exeter
£90 per day
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16-06-2026
TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a number of Primary Schools across Exeter and surrounding areas. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Tea... Read more

Plumbers/Pipefitters

Newton Abbot
£28 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 16-06-2026
Required: Plumbers/Fitters. Start Date: Monday 27th July 2026. Location: Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12. Site Hours: Monday- Friday (0730am-1700pm)- 45hrs p/wk. Duration 1st phase runs until September/October 2026, but there is 2 years on the project. Pay Rate... 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.