Friday past saw a special celebration in Balcas as Ivan Chittick from Irvinestown, marked his 65th birthday surrounded by colleagues and friends. Ivan has worked in the sawmill for nearly 48 years so there were many friends on hand to congratulate him, both old and new. In his speech, Brian Murphy CEO commended Ivan’s commitment […]
We’re at the Balmoral Show
For the first time the Balcas family will be exhibiting as one at the Balmoral Show. We have set out our stall at D18 and will be showcasing our range from fencing to fuel. Come and visit us, say hello and take the time to have a chat over a coffee or a […]
Now Recruiting: Trainee Saw Shop Technician (Enniskillen) – Closed 4/5
We have a new opening for a Trainee Saw Shop Technician. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills such as the maintenance of band saws and circular saws to become an integral part of the Sawmill Saw Shop Team. Further information and application forms are available on-line here. Alternatively, you may […]
General Operatives Opportunity (closed 22/4)
We would like to establish a panel of General Operatives for our Sawmilling business in Enniskillen. As part of the Production Team, the successful candidate(s) will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets. Further information and application forms […]
Victory for Team Balcas at the Lough Erne Resort
The Lough Erne Resort Night Time Golf Challenge took place on St Patrick’s evening, 17th March, played over the 1st 5 holes at the magnificent Faldo course on the outskirts of Enniskillen and the event’s chosen charity was Marie Curie Cancer Care. Taking the format of a 4-man team scramble, conditions were difficult to say […]
St Patrick’s Day
Balcas, Enniskillen & Kildare will be closed tomorrow Thursday 17th March for St Patrick’s Day and will reopen as usual on Friday 18th. Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Further opportunities to work in an award winning team (Closed 1/4)
Balcas would like to establish a panel of General Operatives for our Sawmilling business in Enniskillen. As part of the Production Team, the successful candidate(s) will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets. Successful candidates must have: Previous […]
Work with Balcas – Maintenance Electrician/Controls Technician Opportunity Available (Closed 1/4)
Balcas is one of Britain and Ireland’s largest wood products suppliers and has manufacturing sites in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. We presently have the following vacancy available in our Sawmill Team: • Maintenance Electrician/Controls Technician The successful applicant must be a qualified time served Electrician, have 17th Edition Qualification and a […]
Internal Sales Administrator – New Job Vacancy (Closed 24/2)
The Internal Sales Administrator will work closely internally with the sales and despatch team providing administrative support. You will deal directly with customers verbally and via email. Daily clerical duties will include data entry to the order system and maintaining compliance records for timber sales. Further information and application forms are available from reception and/or […]
Balcas Host Launch of Renewables Support Programme
Balcas were delighted to host the launch of the GREBE Project on Friday past, the event also marked the close of Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Enterprise week. ‘Generating Renewable Energy Business Enterprise’ (GREBE) is a project to support renewable energy energy enterprises over the 3-year period, 2015 – 2018. It is a transnational project […]
Happy Birthday Ivan!
Friday past saw a special celebration in Balcas as Ivan Chittick from Irvinestown, marked his 65th birthday surrounded by colleagues and friends. Ivan has worked in the sawmill for nearly 48 years so there were many friends on hand to congratulate him, both old and new. In his speech, Brian Murphy CEO commended Ivan’s commitment […]