Balcas were delighted to have the opportunity to show the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Michelle McIlveen MLA around our plant at Enniskillen today. Sawmilling is a traditional industry that has been around for many centuries. Balcas, with backing and encouragement of the forest service, has built and grown the Enniskillen sawmill into […]
Exciting Position Now Open For A Harvesting Manager (now closed)
We presently are recruiting for a Harvesting Manager to continue growing our relationships with the Forest Service, Coillte and private forest owners. The ideal candidate will be Degree qualified in Forestry or in a related field, or demonstrate a track record of supervisory experience in the harvesting sector. This is a wide and varied role […]
Christmas Closure
The office is now closed for the festive period and will reopen again on Thursday 5th January. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful holiday from all at Balcas
Graduation Day at Balcas!
This keen group were awarded their Institute of Leadership and Management certificates by the South West College last Friday. During the award ceremony Andrew Kidney recognised the valuable association that the company has with the SWC for training, and the outstanding success each of the team had in the achievement of their new qualification. […]
New Year, New Job? (Closed)
If you fancy making a change for 2017, we currently have 3 opportunities to help you do so. Read on for more…. GATE SECURITY OFFICER – (PART TIME) As a Gate Security Officer, you will be responsible for the access control of all traffic. ELECTRICAN/PLC TECHNICIAN The successful applicant must be a qualified time served Electrician, have 17th Edition Qualification […]
Sale of Balcas Kildare Ltd
Balcas Ltd has announced the sale of its mouldings business Balcas Kildare Ltd to the W. Howard Group Ltd. Ireland-based Balcas Kildare has been successfully manufacturing decorative mouldings since 1988 and has been an innovator in the sector with its primed moulding brand “Fable” and more recently with the launch of “Kota” – a fully […]
Minister of Agriculture tours Balcas HQ
Balcas were delighted to have the opportunity to show the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Michelle McIlveen MLA around our plant at Enniskillen today. Sawmilling is a traditional industry that has been around for many centuries. Balcas, with backing and encouragement of the forest service, has built and grown the Enniskillen sawmill into […]
Job Opportunities: Want to be part of a Sustainable Solution? (Closed 14/10)
We presently have the following vacancies available: General Operative Panel Sawmilling/ Energy Plant We continue to recruit to establish a panel of General Operatives for our Sawmilling/ Energy Plant businesses in Enniskillen. As part of the Sawmilling Team, the successful candidate(s) will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured […]
CEO Cycles For Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
Following a Balcas tradition of charity challenges, Brian has made it back to the office from his epic cycle from Paris to Nice. In aid of Cystic Fibrosis, Brian and cycle partner Art completed some 760kms and have smashed their fundraising target in the process! The total raised is now approaching £8000 and Brian & […]
Bright Spark Required (Closed 9/9)
We presently have the following vacancy available in our Sawmill Team: PLC / ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER The successful applicant must be a qualified time served Electrician, have 17th Edition Qualification and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an industrial environment with Allen Bradley PLC hardware, software and communication systems. Further information and application […]
Balcas Hike For Hospice Update
On Saturday past, a team of Balcas staff and supporters finally managed it to the summit of Cuilcagh Mountain in Fermanagh at a height of 666 metres above sea level. It was a really enjoyable hike despite encountering at least 3 seasons in a day and we were delighted that we managed to […]