About the Role
Personnel are assigned under the Military Local Service Engagement (MLSE), which allows individuals to express a preference for location. Final assignment is 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.
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
Vacancies are subject to availability at the time of application.
Responsibilities
Security incident management – such as suspicious packages, bomb threats, protests, etc.
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.
Drone Operator (selected sites).
Requirements
* Background: Must have at least 3 years prior Military Service, or be currently serving, in any arm of the British Military, regular or reserves.
* Age: Must be over 18 years and under 57 years at re-enlistment.
* Fitness Eligibility: Must be medically fit (MFD or better) and have a Body Mass Index below 32.
* Driving Licence: Must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.
Previously Served Personnel
* Gap Since Leaving Service: Former substantive Cpl/LH (or equivalent) and above ranks with no more than a 10 year gap; former non-subsistent Cpl/LH and below ranks with a gap of no more than 6 years.
* Applicants who slightly fall outside these criteria may still apply; a waiver may be granted subject to approval and interview.
* 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 them joining the MPGS.
Benefits
* Entry level salary £26,849 (Pte) incrementally increasing to £29,269 (Pte) over 4 years.
* Full career pathway and promotion opportunities; salary range from £30,374 (LCpl) to £56,283 (WO1).
* Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if already in receipt of full military pension.
* Entitlement to subsidised accommodation (SFA & SLA).
* Free medical and dental care, SLC & ELCs.
* 30 days annual leave (pro rata).
* Choice of location of service.
* Home to duty payment subject to conditions (HDT).
* Adventurous training & unit representative sports opportunities.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, permanent.
Schedule: 12 hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off structured system.
Experience: UK Military, minimum 3 years (required).
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