Events Operative

Apleona; Cork; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona Ireland is seeking an Events Operative to join our team at Cork City Centre. You will help set up rooms for events, arrange tables and layouts, and assist clients in getting settled.

The role includes light IT setup (projectors and HDMI sources), serving refreshments, clearing up, and maintaining tidy spaces. You must be flexible for morning, evening and weekend shifts, and be physically able to lift and move furniture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in events, hospitality, or facilities is beneficial but not essential.
• Comfortable with room setup and furniture re-organisation.
• Garda Vetting is required for this role.
• Flexibility for shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Setting up rooms as per schedule (tables, chairs, layouts).
• Assist with furniture moves and resets.
• Basic IT setup (connecting laptops to projectors, HDMI sources).
• Meeting clients and helping them get settled.
• Preparing tea, coffee, and refreshments.
• Cleaning up after events and maintaining spaces.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep during quieter periods.

Skills

Room setup

IT setup basics

Physical fitness

Friendly attitude

Garda Vetting

Job description

Apleona Ireland is currently looking for an Events Operative to join our team at our facility in Cork City Centre

*Must be flexible for morning, evening and weekend shifts*

Main duties and responsibilities

• Setting up rooms as per schedule (tables, chairs, layouts)
• Ensure furniture moves and resets are carried out as required,
• Must be phsicaly fit as this will involve lifting & shifting heavy items, including equipment & furniture
• Meeting clients and helping them get settled
• Assisting with basic tech setup (connecting laptops to projectors, setting up microphones, selecting HDMI source on TVs)
• Preparing tea, coffee, and refreshments
• Cleaning up after events
• During quieter periods, you’ll also assist with:
• Cleaning the facility rental rooms (Hoovering, mopping, and general upkeep, using carpet cleaning equipment)
• Maintaining outdoor areas (sweeping courtyards, clearing leaves)
• Assist in emergencies such as light leaks, spills etc
• Be proactive in communicating with the Facilities Manager
• Flexible availability (events running Monday-Sunday, mornings or afternoons)
• Any other ad-hoc duties which may be required from time to time

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in events, hospitality, or facilities is beneficial but not essential.
• Comfortable with room set up and furniture re-organisation
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Basic competence with simple IT setup skills
• Willingness to support general cleaning and facilities duties when required
• Adhere to local legislative and Client H&S protocols
• Garda Vetting is required for this role
• Flexibility

We are looking forward to hearing from you!