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About Us One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills, Balcas is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies. Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material. Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain. Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets – marketed under the company’s Brites brand, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry. Purpose of The Job As part of the Maintenance team the Maintenance Technician will assist in problem solving activities on key technical equipment problems and provide support to maintenance teams on equipment when required. They will work closely with all staff in each area to ensure the smooth running of core business plant, maximise the utilisation of machinery and equipment, proactively work to eliminate plant downtime and make improvements to the processes. Hours of Work Monday to Friday, rotating between dayshift and evening shift on a weekly basis Week 1 - 8.00am to 4.30pm Week 2 - 3.00pm to 11.30pm (shift allowance applied) On call rota for weekends – successful candidate will be on call every other weekend
Maintenance Fitter
About Us Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processing group across Ireland and the UK. As a recognised leader within the green technology and sustainable construction sectors, the Group is dynamic, innovative and firmly focused on long-term responsible growth. As part of the Glennon Brothers Group, Balcas Timber is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies. Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material. Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain. Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry. 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. Hours of Work Dayshift: Thursday to Sunday; 7.00am to 5.30pm Flexibility required to cover days, as required, during holiday periods / project work, etc.
Seasonal General Operative
General Purpose & Requirements of The Job Purpose of the Job The General Operative supports the safe and efficient running of sawmill processes and daily production activities. The role involves assisting with the processing of timber products, operating machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring that production areas remain safe, clean, and well organised. Key Skills & Requirements Key Competences · Ability to work safely in a manual and industrial environment · Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions · Strong work ethic and reliability · Ability to work effectively as part of a team · Flexibility to undertake a range of duties across the sawmill · Strong safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able to perform manual handling tasks · Flexibility to work shift patterns and change shifts where required Key Responsibilities 1. Health, Safety and Environmental · Comply fully with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures · Maintain a safe working environment by following safe working practices and reporting hazards immediately · Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times · Participate in safety briefings, training, and toolbox talks as required 2. Production Operations · Work across all work centres as directed by the Supervisor or Manager · Assist in the processing of timber through various stages of the sawmill production process · Operate sawmill machinery and equipment safely and efficiently · Support the achievement of production targets by maintaining a consistent workflow · Stack, sort, and grade timber products in line with specifications and quality standards 3. Machine Operation and Equipment · Assist with basic machine set-up and adjustments where required · Operate and monitor machinery such as saws, conveyors, and processing equipment in accordance with safety procedures · Report any equipment faults, defects, or maintenance issues to the Supervisor promptly 4. Quality · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure the quality of products and take appropriate corrective action where necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor 5. Record Keeping · Maintain up-to-date and accurate production records 6. Housekeeping · Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area in line with housekeeping standards · Assist with general yard duties, including clearing waste materials and maintaining safe walkways 7. Teamwork · Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to maintain efficient production operations · Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute positively to the team environment · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters
