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

Alloys Supervisor

Exeter, Devon
£38,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Production Supervisor. Exeter, Devon. Salary: Up to £40,000 + Shift Premium + Excellent Benefits. Yolk Recruitment are supporting a global aerospace manufacturer with the recruitment of a Production Supervisor to join their manufacturing team in Exeter. T... Read more

Field Service & Installation Engineer (Field Based)

EX1, Exeter
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Field Service & Installation Engineer (Field Based. When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We are looking for a... Read more

Health Care Assistant

EX4, Pinhoe
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 27-07-2026
We're currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our team for agency shifts across a range of care settings, including residential homes, nursing homes, and supported living services. Key Responsibilities. Provide per... Read more

Funeral Attendants

TQ2 7NY
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Closing date: 28-07-2026.. Funeral Service Crew£13.24 per hour plus benefits Part time 16 hours per week, Working a variety of shifts Monday - Sunday 8am till 8pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rotaTorquay, TQ2 7NY. You can app... Read more

Funeral Service Crew

TQ2 7NY
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Closing date: 28-07-2026.. Funeral Service Crew£13.24 per hour plus benefits Part time 16 hours per week, Working a variety of shifts Monday - Sunday 8am till 8pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rotaTorquay, TQ2 7NY. You can app... Read more

Application Operations Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£500 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 27-07-2026
The essentials. Role: Application Operations Engineer (OPV Vortex platform. Location: Exeter - around 1 day per week on site, rest remote. Rate: £500-530/day (inside IR35 via umbrella. Contract length: 12 months. Clearance: Active SC clearance strongly pr... Read more

Parcel Sorter Exeter Preload

Exeter, Devon
£15 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 27-07-2026
We are looking for WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES in EXETER EX2 to start on Wednesday. Job Details:Temporary Ongoing work. We are looking for someone to cover for three days. Days - Wednesday, Thursday Friday. Shift Preload - 5.30AM TO 8.30AM. Pay- £15.37 per hour.... Read more

Customer Liaison Officer

TQ2 8ES
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Description.. You will be ultimately responsibility for handling activities as outlined below.. Take ownership of CARE activities (Pre, During & Post) necessary to achieve exceptional customer feedback and customer satisfaction scores.. Support operationa... Read more

Lift Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Lift Engineer. Lift Repair, Lift Service, Lift Callout. Lift Industry. Exeter, Devon. Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience & qualifications. OTE - £80,000 per annum. Benefits: £600/week standby allowance, van & fuel card, paid overtime... Read more

Quantity Surveyor

Exeter, Devon
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
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

Mechanical Design Engineer (Solid Works / Solid Edge)

Exeter, Devon
£36,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Mechanical Design Engineer (Sheet Metal / SolidWorks / Solid Edge. £36,500 - £40,000 + 24 days holiday + Training & Development + Pension + Flexible Working Hours + Free Parking. Exeter. Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step i... Read more

Application Operations Engineer

Exeter, Devon
£450 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 27-07-2026
Role: Application Operations Engineer. Contract Duration: 12 Months Inside IR35 via Umbrella. Location: Exeter. Job Description. Responsible for supporting, managing, and maintaining single applications or full application services suites. Key tasks inclu... Read more

Functional Assessor

Exeter, Devon
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Hybrid role | Up to 3 days Face to Face / remainder Home based. Behind every assessment is a person who deserves to feel heard and understood. At Advo Health, we support people at key moments in their lives. As part of the Ascenti Group, we deliver clinic... Read more

Application Operations Engineer

Exeter
Not Specified
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 27-07-2026
GC148: Application Operations Engineer. Location: Exeter (12-month contract, 1 day per week on site). Salary: Up to £530 per day. Overview. As an Applications Operations Engineer in the Support Team, you will be part of the team supporting a new platform ... Read more

Vehicle Prep Technician

Exeter, Devon
£38,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Vehicle Prep Technician. £38,000 - £41,000 + Bespoke Training. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Exeter. Do you have experience with vehicle preparation or dent repairs? Do you want to be part of a growing company that invests in its employees through indu... Read more

Functional Assessor

Exeter, Devon
£42,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve. The WCA Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's... Read more

Electrician

Exeter, Devon
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-07-2026
Electrician - Exeter - Domestic. We have an excellent opportunity for a permanent Electrician to join a friendly and busy team based in Plymouth providing electrical maintenance on MOD properties across Devon but mainly in the Exeter/ Exmouth/ Taunton are... Read more

Telehandler Driver

Exeter, Devon
£21 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 27-07-2026
Telehandler Driver. Exeter, Devon | £21- £22 per hour (CIS available) | 8am - 6pm | Monday-Friday| Join a commercial construction project in Exeter. Introduction. Acorn by Synergie are seeking skilled Telehandler Drivers to join a commercial construction ... Read more

Construction Health & Safety Manager/Site Manager

Exeter, Devon
£300 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 27-07-2026
Construction Health & Safety Manager / Site Manager (H&S Focus) – Consultancy Basis. Location: Bristol, Hull & Nottingham (site visits) | Devon-based consultancy. Rate: £300 per day + expenses paid. Contract type: Self-employed (CIS) | Part-time, 2–3 days... Read more

Electrician

Babbacombe, Borough of Torbay
£25 per annum
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 27-07-2026
Electrician Required. 10th August Start. 8 - 10 week project. Middlesbrough based work. My client is a leading electrical contractor who is looking for electricians to work on a new commercial project. The commercial project will be in based in Middlesbro... 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.