British Gas has announced a nationwide recruitment drive of 1,000 new roles. The new recruits will initially join British Gas’s apprenticeship training programme.

The 1,000 jobs are part of the significant investment British Gas is making in ‘Smart’ technologies to help homes and businesses reduce their energy bills and save money.

British Gas will take on the 1,000 new recruits over the next two years, with the first 750 joining the company in the next twelve months. All 1,000 new recruits will undertake the accredited British Gas apprenticeship training – rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the official education inspectorate.

The new British Gas Smart Energy Expert roles, based across Britain, are in addition to the 1,200 field based energy experts already helping homes and businesses unlock the money saving potential of greater energy efficiency.

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Smart Energy Experts help homes and businesses adopt and benefit from personalised advice and new 'Smart' technology, such as smart meters.

Earlier this month a study released by Oxford Economics and British Gas revealed that smart meters will bring £14bn of benefits to the British economy by 2030. As part of this, households will use less energy by having greater control and understanding of their energy use, helping them save around £65 per year.

New smart technology also paves the way for further innovations, like the recent launch of British Gas Remote Heating Control, to help make the ‘Smart Energy Home’ a reality for millions of homes in the UK.

British Gas Managing Director, Phil Bentley, said: "Today, more than ever, Britain needs investment from strong, innovative companies like British Gas in jobs, technology and new skills. British Gas’ apprenticeship programme for Smart Energy Experts shows our commitment to growing the 'green economy'.

"Our customers will see the benefits too; every one of our Smart Energy Experts is focussed on helping our customers improve their energy efficiency and save money."

(CD)