Service Engineer - HW (Velindre NHS Trust)
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Field 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?
Full training and structured certification pathway
Company car, travel allowance, and on-call compensation
Exposure to world‑leading radiotherapy technology
A supportive, collaborative team culture
The chance to make a meaningful impact in cancer care
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.
Act as a trusted technical partner to clinical teams, building strong relationships through clear and professional communication.
Support customers both on-site and remotely via Varian’s Helpdesk when not scheduled on-site.
Manage service cases efficiently while balancing planned maintenance, installations, and urgent call-outs.
Participate in a 7‑day on-call rota, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate shift allowances.
Provide out-of-hours support as part of the UK-wide service coverage model.
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).
2–5 years’ experience in servicing complex electronic or electro‑mechanical systems.
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Strong working knowledge of:
PC‑based systems and microcomputers
High Voltage (HV) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems
Electrical, mechanical, and software troubleshooting.
Able to work independently while collaborating closely with the wider UK service team.
Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
A genuine eagerness to learn and develop deep technical expertise in Varian systems.
Must live within close proximity to one of the Velindre sites.
Willingness to travel for training and development.
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