The second and final day of intensive training concludes for our first batch of volunteers undertaking Mental Health First Aid in Enniskillen. We are very proud that these guys have committed to develop the expertise required to recognise the symptoms of mental illness, and providing them with the confidence, skill, motivation and knowledge to offer […]
Timber Technologists Recognised
We were thrilled to receive our annual invitation to Technology University Dublin yesterday and present awards to some of its outstanding students who have demonstrated the greatest academic excellence in the previous academic year. Proud to continue our support of these vitally important Timber Technology courses with 3 financial awards that recognise academic merit; it […]
Employee Of The Month (and a sad farewell)
It is a bittersweet Employee Of The Month award for December, recognizing David Humphreys as he finishes up his last couple of weeks at Balcas before entering the well-earned, retired phase of his life. In David’s 28 years’ service to Balcas it is estimated that he has sold in excess of 3 MILLION m3 of […]
Bench Marking Sustainability
We were delighted to welcome some new faces and old friends to site recently as part of Fermanagh & Omagh District Council’s Programme For New Councillors. Following the site tour and round table meeting, we presented our visitors with a bespoke bench which represents a tonne of carbon removed from the atmosphere and captured in […]
23 Mental Health First Aiders now standing by to help their colleagues and wider community
In a week that began with #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we are so proud of our second tranche of volunteers who have stepped up and completed an intensive 2 day Public Health Agency Mental Health First Aid training course in association with Lighthouse. Bringing to a total, 23 on-site newly qualified staff in Enniskillen. Our MHFA Programme also […]
August Bank Holiday
Wood pellet orders may still be placed online at https://balcasenergy.com/online-shop-for-wood-pellets/
Women (and Men) In The Driving Seat
Congratulations to Paul, Ben and Laura who successfully completed their 2 day, Loading Shovel training this week in Enniskillen.
Exam Results Day
Results day is always a bit of a mixed bag; remember you can always take time out to properly consider your choices. It’s your future after all and you could always earn a wage while you weigh everything up. #TakeSixMonthsOut #TemporaryAndPermanentPositions Have a look at what life look like for a general op https://www.balcas.com/general-operative/ and then make […]
Mental Health First Aid Training Returns (Post Covid)
The second and final day of intensive training concludes for our first batch of volunteers undertaking Mental Health First Aid in Enniskillen. We are very proud that these guys have committed to develop the expertise required to recognise the symptoms of mental illness, and providing them with the confidence, skill, motivation and knowledge to offer […]
Bank Holiday Arrangements
We Are Hiring – Internal Sales Executive
Job Opportunity at our Enniskillen site. An office based sales position, the key responsibilities include: Account Management Working closely with your sales colleagues to achieve agreed targets Co-ordinate sales requirements with the production department Repeat selling over the phone to an established customer base Resolving customer queries and issues Record all relevant market information […]