On Site 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 engineer 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.
UK driving licence is mandatory.
Why Join Varian?
* Basic Salary, 5% Bonus & Paid O/T & Company Car or Car Allowance – Lunch paid when travelling/training
* Shift system Monday – Friday (Either 7am‑3pm or 10am‑7pm)
* Full training and structured certification pathway
* A supportive, collaborative team culture
What You’ll Be Doing
* Provide on‑site technical support, servicing, and maintenance of Varian hardware systems.
* Troubleshoot, repair, install, upgrade, and perform preventative maintenance on complex radiotherapy equipment, following established procedures and quality standards.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues on advanced accelerator systems.
* Support customers both on‑site and remotely via Varian’s Helpdesk when not scheduled on‑site.
* Travel across the UK for structured training, shadowing, and development with experienced Field Service Engineers (company car and travel allowance provided).
* Complete Varian training programmes on TrueBeam and Halcyon systems, progressing toward VMS HW Level II and Imaging Level II certifications.
Qualifications & Experience
* HNC/HND, Associate Degree, technical/vocational qualification, or military training in electronics (preferred).
* 2+ years’ experience in servicing complex electronic or electro‑mechanical systems.
* Strong working knowledge of:
o PC‑based systems and microcomputers
o High Voltage (HV) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems
o Electrical, mechanical, and software troubleshooting.
* Able to work independently while collaborating closely with the wider UK service team.
* Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
* Must live within close proximity to the Velindre site.
* Willingness to travel for training and development.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.
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