Balcas Timber

General Manager - Operations Balcas Enniskillen Glennon Brothers () is a leading timber processor in Ireland & the UK with a strong growth story. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector and operates CHP and wood pellet plants, supplying renewable energy to many businesses and homes. With over 900 employees across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK, our people, commitment to service, and investment in cutting-edge technology are core to our business. Over the past five years, we have invested €70 million in capital projects, and we are now entering a new phase of growth. We are seeking to appoint a highly capable, engineering-focused General Manager to lead our Balcas operations in Enniskillen-one of the largest and most advanced sawmilling operations in the UK and Ireland, employing over 220 people. This role is ideally suited to a senior leader with a strong engineering background and a proven track record in high volume manufacturing environments. Role Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the General Manager carries full responsibility for Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving strategic and operational targets, driving technical excellence, improving reliability and efficiency, and developing people and systems across the site. The General Manager will be a visible champion for the site and the business in the wider community. Roles and Responsibilities Engineering Ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all production equipment. Lead automation initiatives and implement advanced technologies to increase productivity. Oversee major capital projects including feasibility, specification, installation, and commissioning. Monitor and manage OEE and drive system-level engineering improvements. Collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and production to deliver world-class manufacturing performance. Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) Promote a safety-first culture with rigorous adherence to procedures. Share best practice across departments and ensure compliance across all SHEQ areas. Production Manage performance against budget using KPIs. Drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across operations. Liaise with internal stakeholders including forestry and sales to align operations with business goals. Continuous Improvement & Capital Projects Implement lean techniques and technology-driven improvements. Lead capex planning and ensure timely delivery of high-value strategic projects. Financial Control Develop and manage operational budgets. Analyse financial reports and ensure best-value procurement. Leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams. Mentor managers and support employee development. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. Key Competencies Strong personal credibility and relationship-building skills. Technical expertise in manufacturing and engineering systems. Lean/CI programme leadership experience. Strong analytical and financial acumen. Resilient, decisive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Desired Qualifications and Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline) is essential. 5+ years' experience leading large operations teams in heavy industry. Demonstrated leadership of automation, capex and process innovation projects. Lean/Six Sigma qualifications preferred. How to Apply Interested applicants please submit your CV, via clicking the apply icon.

Balcas Timber - Control Room Technician Job Title : Control Room Technician (Rotating) Department : CAE Mill Location : Enniskillen Reports to (direct) : CAE Technical Team Leader /Production Supervisor General Purpose & Requirements of The Job Purpose of The Job The Control Room Technician will work with the CAE Mill Operations team to setup product runs and ensure that the correct volumes of each product are produced. They will also be responsible for the quality of the timber produced. The Control Room Technician will work in the control room monitoring many screens and solving production and quality issues that arise. They will work closely with the Mill Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the shift. Key skills & Requirements Minimum of 2 A Levels and /or Technical Qualification in Engineering or IT Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent Planning & Organisational Skills Key competences Able to work through problems in a logical manner Investigate root causes of problems within the process Ability to manage time and prioritise workload A "Can do" attitude and ability to interact with a multi- functional team Making concrete and effective decisions Take pride in your work / results Action Assignments: Key Responsibilities Health and Safety To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility Proactively comply with all the Company's Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures To identify, challenge and address opportunities to improve health and safety performance Operate Control Room Systems Setting up of production runs on various different workstations Following weekly production plan to ensure correct product mix is achieved Monitoring KPI screens and identifying areas for improvement Monitoring Quality statistical control systems within the control room Making adjustment to the production line to maximise mill performance Reboot software and hardware to re-establish system connection Keep scanners clean to maintain scanning accuracy Replace and recalibrate scanner heads when faulty Quality of Timber Identify quality issues such as saw marks or snaking and address root cause of problem Identify quality issues with incoming logs and report back to forestry team Interested applicants please submit your CV, via clicking the apply icon.

General Information Job Title : Administrator Department : Balcas Energy Location : Enniskillen Reports to (direct) : Customer Support Team Leader General Purpose & Requirements of The Job Purpose of The Job As part of the Energy office team, the role of the Balcas Energy Administrator will involve supporting the Customer Support Team Lead in managing customer relationships. This will include phone calls to and from customers, processing orders, dealing with customer queries and complaints as well as supporting the field sales team. The role will also entail administering the complete order-to-cash process for Balcas Energy customers - ensuring that all orders are managed effectively to meet agreed delivery dates and quantities. The role will also involve ensuring customer specific requirements such as reports and feedback etc are completed. The role will also consist of scheduling wood pellet deliveries to customers and ensuring that customer access, time windows, routing constraints and driver hours are taken into consideration. General administrative duties such as filing, recordkeeping and maintenance of data will also be required. There will also be a requirement to assist in other areas of the organisation when needed. Key skills & Requirements Excellent knowledge of Excel, email and word Strong organisational and analytical skills Excellent Customer Service skills Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Excellent numerical skills Hands on and flexible attitude Ability to work under pressure and multi-tasking Ability to make decisions under time and resource constraints - good time management Must demonstrate respect and professionalism when interacting with others Desirable Experience of working in Transport, Distribution, Freight, Logistics etc Previous Scheduling experience Good geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland 3rd level qualification, ideally in a business-related subject Action Assignments: Key Responsibilities 1. Health, Safety and environmental compliance To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility. Use risk assessments as the basis for the review and development safe systems of work. To promote health and safety awareness of Balcas employees and contractors. 2. Reliability and consistency of operation Key Responsibilities Completing the mechanical maintenance within all areas of the plant. Carryout visual inspections of mechanical equipment assess and repair; Fault diagnosis; Appropriately using and handling of mechanical repair and equipment; To liaise with production personnel ensuring all machinery and equipment is in proper working order; To carry out all maintenance duties in a safe and practical manner; To work with Maintenance System to carry out weekly, monthly, 6 monthly checks on all plant and equipment; To keep designated areas for daily maintenance clean, tidy and orderly; To ensure a quick response to breakdowns and emergency callout situations; Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation. Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on Balcas systems 3. General and Administrative To foster good relations and promote a good team working culture with all areas of the business. Communicate effectively with local management team and site personnel. Complete a log of mechanical repair and maintenance works. Ensure Company policies and procedures are adhered to. Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals. 4. Team Working Be courteous and polite to visitors and work colleagues Always be aware of the other members of the Enniskillen team and ensure that all actions are helpful to the general team effort. Coordination with Other Professionals In Close Contact and Relation With Internal Maintenance Manager, Department Managers and Team Leaders, Maintenance Team, Production Team and the Compliance Team External Customers, Contractors, Suppliers and Regulatory Bodies and Departments Interested applicants please submit your CV via clicking the apply icon.

General Information Job Title : Maintenance Fitter Department : Maintenance Location : Enniskillen Reports to (direct) : Maintenance Supervisor Reports to (indirect) : Maintenance Manager Division : Balcas Timber General Purpose & Requirements of the Job Purpose of The Job As part of the Maintenance team the Maintenance Fitter will assist in problem solving activities on key technical equipment problems and provide support to maintenance teams on technical equipment when required. They will work closely with all staff in each area to ensure the smooth running of core business plant, maximise the utilization of machinery and equipment, proactively work to eliminate plant downtime and make improvements to the processes. Key skills and requirements 5 years plus heavy plant/industry experience Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality Foster a continuous improvement approach, benchmarking internally and externally to track progress Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability. Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems. Superior communications skills at all levels. Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs. Key competences Analysis and strategic thinking Effective decision making Results focused Business understanding Excellent communication skills Problem solving ability Planning and organisation skills Proactive approach Capable of using own initiative Action Assignments : Key Responsibilities 1. Health, Safety and environmental compliance To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility. Use risk assessments as the basis for the review and development safe systems of work. To promote health and safety awareness of Balcas employees and contractors. 2. Reliability and consistency of operation Completing the mechanical maintenance within all areas of the plant. Carryout visual inspections of mechanical equipment assess and repair; Fault diagnosis; Appropriately using and handling of mechanical repair and equipment; To liaise with production personnel ensuring all machinery and equipment is in proper working order; To carry out all maintenance duties in a safe and practical manner; To work with Maintenance System to carry out weekly, monthly, 6 monthly checks on all plant and equipment; To keep designated areas for daily maintenance clean, tidy and orderly; To ensure a quick response to breakdowns and emergency callout situations; Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation. Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on Balcas systems. 3. General and Administrative To foster good relations and promote a good team working culture with all areas of the business. Communicate effectively with local management team and site personnel. Complete a log of mechanical repair and maintenance works. Ensure Company policies and procedures are adhered to. Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals. 4. Team Working Be courteous and polite to visitors and work colleagues Always be aware of the other members of the Enniskillen team and ensure that all actions are helpful to the general team effort. Coordination with Other Professionals In Close Contact and Relation With Internal Maintenance Manager, Department Managers and Team Leaders, Maintenance Team, Production Team and the Compliance Team External Customers, Contractors, Suppliers and Regulatory Bodies and Departments Interested applicants please submit your CV, click the apply icon.