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Job Alert: Grounds Team Vacancy

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 vacancy has arisen to join our Ground Staff Team at Musselburgh Racecourse. This is a permanent position, 39 hours per week, plus occasional weekend work.

Tuesday 4th February 2025

ABOUT WHAT THE GROUNDS PERSON WILL DO:

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.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have a willingness to learn and appetite for development
You will have a basic working knowledge of Health & Safety and a willingness to follow regulations
You will possess a full UK driving licence

Spraying certificates (PA1, PA2a and PA6), a sports turf/horticulture/IOG qualification would be an advantage, but not a necessity.

This position could also be available as a senior groundsman’s position.

For more information or to apply please email Rory Innes, Clerk of the Course: rinnes@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Immediate interviews. No agency enquiries please.