Balmenach, one of Speyside’s oldest whisky distilleries and the home of Caorunn Scottish Gin, is set to become one of Scotland’s greenest distilleries now that work has started on a £3 million biogas project to further reduce the site’s carbon footprint. The new technology will integrate with their existing brites fuelled wood-pellet biomass boiler, […]
International Women’s Day direct from the forest
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusMeet Milly, who studied at the Scottish School of Forestry in Inverness, securing a HND in Forestry. Working in Balcas for the past 18 years, Milly’s daily role involves supplying the mill with the products they require on time and on spec. #ILookLikeAForester #InternationalWomensDay #SustainableJobsGrowOnTrees
Recruitment Open Day & Job Advert
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusA number of varied opportunities to work with us here in Enniskillen have arisen so we’ve decided to throw open the doors and let you get a feel for what is one of the largest sawmills in the UK & Ireland AND the largest manufacturer & supplier of wood pellets, located right on your doorstep. […]
2018 Charity Partnership
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusWe were delighted to welcome Heather Fallis from Northern Ireland Hospice to Balcas today as we announced our adopted charity for 2018. As an organisation of our size, life limiting illness makes itself known to us all and for that reason we have decided to direct our fundraising efforts towards helping the provision of specialist […]
Christmas Closing Dates
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManus#ElliesRetreat was our charity for 2017 and we were very proud to be associated with such a special initiative. Our final contribution to them is to make a donation instead of sending out cards this year. We wish all our suppliers, customers and friends a peaceful festive break. Closing this evening, Wednesday we will be back […]
We are recruiting!
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusRecruitment Opportunities in Enniskillen Payroll Officer As part of the payroll team you will play a vital role in processing weekly, bi weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 340 employees. The successful candidate will have a professional payroll qualification, and have experience processing payroll in a large organisation. Electrician (Energy Plant Enniskillen) As part of […]
Making Whisky Green Again
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusBalmenach, one of Speyside’s oldest whisky distilleries and the home of Caorunn Scottish Gin, is set to become one of Scotland’s greenest distilleries now that work has started on a £3 million biogas project to further reduce the site’s carbon footprint. The new technology will integrate with their existing brites fuelled wood-pellet biomass boiler, […]
Updated Job Opportunities in Enniskillen
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusWe currently have a range of exciting career opportunities available here at Balcas HQ in Enniskillen: Graduate Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Fitter General Operatives If you’re a conscientious team player then we’d love to hear from you. Each of the positions have a closing date of 1/12 so please visit www.balcas.com/careers for more information or to apply online. […]
R&D Grant Support
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusBalcas Timber Ltd is in receipt of Grant for R&D support from Invest NI for its Sawmill Optimisation Update project. This project which is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020 aims to assist with the development of innovative advanced manufacturing processes for the Timber […]
Current Recruitment Opportunities
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusWe have a number of opportunities across both sites including a brand new shift starting in Enniskillen. Applications can be completed online via our new mobile friendly service. Please visit using the link below. Closes 11th September. Careers
Invergordon Site Visit
/in Uncategorized /by Roisin McManusOn Wednesday 16th August we welcomed Edward Mountain MSP to our Invergordon site. Edward’s objective was to gain a good understanding of our operations and of any concerns which we have as a business. He acknowledged our importance in the local community and offered his support with any future issues which we might face.