Civil Service - HM Revenue and Customs

Distinguished Engineer- (Head of Service Reliability Engineering)

Bristol, Leeds, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Telford £86,000 - £110,000 Closing Date: 1155 pm on Monday 2nd November 2026 Permanent
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Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #6222
  • Employer: Civil Service - HM Revenue and Customs
  • Location: Bristol, Leeds, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Telford
  • Closing Date: 1155 pm on Monday 2nd November 2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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