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.

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: Grounds person basic salary range £25k to £31k + overtime, depending on relevant skills and experience.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week, plus additional hours around racing and weekend work.

To apply: email which can be found on the link below. No agencies please.

Closing date: 6.11.2026