Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS) KENT REGION
| Company: | Military Provost Guard Service |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,816 to £58,309 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | KENT REGION, ME14 2NA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Vacancies may be available at the following locations:
MPGS Chatham – ME4 4UG
MPGS Lydd – TN29 9JR
MPGS Maidstone – ME14 2NA
MPGS Shorncliffe – CT20 3HW
(Please note: Vacancies are subject to availability at the time of application.)
Personnel are assigned under the Military Local Service Engagement (MLSE), which allows individuals to express a preference for location. Final assignment will be determined based on service need and vacancy availability.
The MPGS provides professional soldiers to meet armed security requirements at Royal Navy, Army, RAF and other MOD bases across the UK Mainland. Our primary role is to counter the terrorist threat posed to military bases within the UK
Our duties include:
Security incident management
Patrolling site perimeters - Taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security.
Controlling entry and exit - Managing control room and gate operations and ensuring all visitors are dealt with efficiently.
sUAS Operator (selected sites)
Our units are located at over 130 sites across the UK mainland. We have our own Military Local Service Contract which allows soldiers to choose where they wish to serve, providing there is a vacancy.
Benefits:
• Entry level salary £27816 (Pte) incrementally increasing to £30323 (Pte) over 2 years.
• Full career pathway and promotion opportunities available, with a salary range from £31468 (LCpl) to £58309 (WO1).
• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if in receipt of full military pension already.
Entitlement to subsidised accommodation (SFA & SLA), free Medical and Dental care, SLC & ELCs.
• 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata).
• You choose your location in which to serve.
• Home to duty payment subject to conditions (HDT).
• Adventurous Training & unit representative sports opportunities available.
How to Apply: In the first instance please copy & paste the below Web address into your preferred Web browser.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5e0ogR2MuhhKluQo-thjdrtUNDRRNlZIUEZQSzZWR1lZTlkzUjNBU0ZKUy4u
For further info: Visit
Website - https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/about-the-army/corps-regiments-and-units/adjutant-generals-corps/provost-marshal-army-1st-military-police-brigade/military-provost-guard-service/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpgsRecruitment/
e-mail – ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk