Based in Reading, the new roles will cover Berkshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire and will involve the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation in homes and businesses.
Wayne Smith, head of insulation at British Gas, said: “In today’s economic climate, I’m delighted to talk about the creation of 80 new jobs in Reading. There is much talk about utilising green technologies and cutting our energy usage, but we can only do this if we have enough people with the right skills.
“Insulation is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to cut carbon emissions, which is why British Gas is investing in insulation depots right across the UK.”
Martin Salter, member of parliament in Reading West, said: “I am delighted that British Gas is investing in Reading and creating much needed engineering, technical and blue collar jobs in my constituency.
“This is welcome news and a real vote of confidence in the economic recovery that we are starting to see. It is clear that there is a bright future in these new green jobs and in the business of creating better energy efficiency.”
