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Job Alert: Groundsworker
Musselburgh Racecourse is one of the UK’s most progressive racecourses, and one of Edinburgh’s leading hospitality and entertainment venues with 5 Star Visit Scotland accreditation.
Friday 9th October 2026
Join our team as a Groundsworker!
Musselburgh Racecourse is delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our Grounds Team as a Groundsworker on a permanent basis, located in the heart of Musselburgh.
About Musselburgh Racecourse:
Musselburgh Racecourse is one of the UK’s most progressive racecourses, and one of Edinburgh’s leading hospitality and entertainment venues with 5 Star Visit Scotland accreditation. A small, dynamic and fun team.
General Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the maintenance, prep, renovation & repair of racing surfaces.
- Assist with the movement of the course running rail.
- Maintain and assist all grass areas and non-grass areas on site, to include setting up furniture for race meetings.
- Assist with the movement of and laying out of irrigation equipment.
- Tractor driving and operating machinery.
Essential requirements:
- Basic working knowledge of Health and Safety and a willingness to follow regulations.
- Full Clean UK Driving License
- Willingness to learn and an appetite for development. A team player.
- Spraying certificates (PA1, PA2a and PA6), a sports turf/horticulture/IOG qualification would be an advantage, but not a necessity.
References required
Salary: Competitive
Hours of work: 39 hours per week, plus additional hours around racing and weekend work.
To apply: email your C.V to recruitment@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk. No agencies please.
Closing date: 6.11.2026
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