Furniture Operative - Events

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) was developed to provide a world-class conference venue in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, an ideal location to entice the international business tourism market.

Since The CCD opened in September 2010, we have hosted over 2,300 events and welcomed over 1.5 million visitors and delegates.

To date, The CCD holds 66 awards and a number of internationally recognised accreditations and certifications. The business continues to position Ireland on the world stage for international conferences, congresses and events.

Working at The CCD offers you the opportunity to make a difference and play a part in encouraging business tourism to Dublin and Ireland.

The CCD provides employees with the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients, service partners and colleagues who are at the top of their game. The CCD is a place where you can learn and improve your skills in your area of expertise.

The CCD is synonymous with the Dublin cityscape and working in this iconic building offers an exciting and interesting work life. The CCD recognises the importance of balance and encourages a positive work/life balance among all its employees, including flexible working hours, working from home, a wellbeing programme and a supportive leadership structure.

To ensure we can provide exceptional service to all those who visit The CCD, we are currently seeking a Furniture Operative to join our Furniture team at The Convention Centre Dublin on a 12month fixed term contract.

One of a team of Furniture Operatives. Working hours will be variable and could be any day of the week.  

Person Specification

• Manual handling, physically fit, excellent timekeeping and attendance record

• Experience: Relevant experience in event set ups and de-rigs is an advantage

• Effective communication: both verbal and written, to build understanding and trust

• Customer focus: with a proactive approach to anticipating and meeting client needs

• Teamwork: contributing positively to group objectives and supporting colleagues

• ·Strong interpersonal skills:  fostering positive relationships at all levels

Key Objective

Work as part of a team, implementing the movement and set up of equipment, furniture and other supplies throughout The CCD.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe movement and layout of equipment, furniture and supplies in accordance with direction from Furniture Supervisor or other member of Event Operations Team

• Completion of checklists for room set ups for events

• Assisting Furniture Supervisor in monitoring fixtures, furniture and equipment to identify need for replacement and repair

• Assisting Furniture Supervisor in allocating duties to be carried out by Venue Operatives when on duty

• Ensuring the proper upkeep, storage and maintenance of all on site furniture

• Establishing and maintaining a co-operative relationship with other members of staff, assisting them in daily tasks as appropriate

• Carry out any other reasonable instruction from supervisor, manager or director

• Compliance with all relevant SOPs

• Adhering to the Company policies including but not limited to Health, Safety & Hygiene, Manual Handling, Timekeeping, Dress Code and Codes of Behaviour whilst on duty

Duties and responsibilities will vary from time to time and the post holder will be expected to perform other such duties that are reasonably comparable; adhere to Company health, safety and environmental policies; maintain a safe working environment and ensure your work activities are safe.

Benefits

At The CCD, we recruit the best and in return, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes:

• A competitive salary

• A flexible working environment, in a city centre location

• Corporate Pension Scheme, with Employer Contribution

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• 23 days annual leave, with additional days rewarded based on length of service up to a maximum of 27 days

• On site staff restaurant

• Bike to Work Scheme, with Employer Contribution

• Paid Maternity Leave (26 weeks) and Paternity Leave (2 weeks)

• Workplace wellbeing programme

• Training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All benefits are provided at the discretion of The CCD and can be amended or withdrawn if/when it is deemed necessary to do so.