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We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. \nAbout your team:\nAt British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.\nWe’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years - but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. 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