Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS) EAST MIDLANDS REGION


Company:	Military Provost Guard Service
Salary:	£27,816 to £58,309 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	EAST MIDLANDS REGION, LN5 9NB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Jun 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vacancies may be available at the following locations:

RAF Coningsby – LN4 4SY

RAF Cranwell – NG34 8HB

RAF Waddington – LN5 9NB

MPGS Digby – LN4 3LH

DMRC Stanford Hall – LE17 6DH

MPGS Chilwell – NG9 5HA

MPGS Cottesmore – LE15 7BQ

MPGS Grantham – NG31 7TJ

MPGS Melton Mowbray – LE13 0GX

MPGS North Luffenham – LE15 8RL

(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

Essential requirements

Requirements: • Background - You must have at least 3 years prior Military Service, or be currently serving, in any arm of the British Military, regular or reserves. • Age - You must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment. • Fitness Eligibility - You must be medically fit (MFD or better) and have a Body Mass Index below 32. • Driving Licence - You must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points. Previously Served Personnel: • Gap Since Leaving Service - No more than a 10 year gap of service. • If you feel you fall slightly outside the above criteria you can still apply for this role, for which a waiver may be granted subject to approval and interview processes. • Previous Service Check - Your previous service records will be checked and final authorisation to proceed with the application must be given by the Army Personnel Centre. Currently Serving Personnel: • Any currently serving regular or reserve personnel wishing to transfer to the MPGS from across the tri-services should email ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk immediately to discuss the best process for you joining the MPGS.

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