On Site Engineer
On Site Service Engineer (Hardware) – Full Time
Location: Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, Wales - with travel across the UK for training and on-the-job development
The Opportunity
Varian is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Field Service Engineer (Hardware) to support Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff and its satellite site in Abergavenny. This is a hands-on, full-time role where you’ll play a critical part in keeping life‑saving radiotherapy systems operating at their best.
You’ll receive extensive training, work with cutting‑edge technology, and develop your career within a highly supportive UK service team—while making a real difference to patients every day.
Why Join Varian?
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Full training and structured certification pathway
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Company car, travel allowance, and on-call compensation
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Exposure to world‑leading radiotherapy technology
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A supportive, collaborative team culture
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The chance to make a meaningful impact in cancer care
What You’ll Be Doing
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Provide on-site technical support, servicing, and maintenance of Varian hardware systems.
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Troubleshoot, repair, install, upgrade, and perform preventative maintenance on complex radiotherapy equipment, following established procedures and quality standards.
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Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues on advanced accelerator systems.
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Act as a trusted technical partner to clinical teams, building strong relationships through clear and professional communication.
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Support customers both on-site and remotely via Varian’s Helpdesk when not scheduled on-site.
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Manage service cases efficiently while balancing planned maintenance, installations, and urgent call-outs.
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Participate in a 7‑day on-call rota, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate shift allowances.
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Provide out-of-hours support as part of the UK-wide service coverage model.
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Travel across the UK for structured training, shadowing, and development with experienced Field Service Engineers (company car and travel allowance provided).
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Complete Varian training programmes on TrueBeam and Halcyon systems, progressing toward VMS HW Level II and Imaging Level II certifications.
Qualifications & Experience
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HNC/HND, Associate Degree, technical/vocational qualification, or military training in electronics (preferred).
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2–5 years’ experience in servicing complex electronic or electro‑mechanical systems.
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Strong working knowledge of:
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PC‑based systems and microcomputers
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High Voltage (HV) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems
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Electrical, mechanical, and software troubleshooting.
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Able to work independently while collaborating closely with the wider UK service team.
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Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
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A genuine eagerness to learn and develop deep technical expertise in Varian systems.
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Must live within close proximity to the Velindre site.
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Willingness to travel for training and development.
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