MGS Ministry Of Defence Guard Service - Shift Worker - Abbey Wood Bristol

Ministry Of Defence; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government security agency in the UK is hiring Security Officers to ensure the safety of Defence personnel and property. Responsibilities include site patrols, controlling access, and managing security incidents. Candidates must have a Full UK Manual Driving Licence and relevant experience in security or customer service. The role requires a flexible shift pattern of 48 hours/week including nights. Competitive salary and Civil Service benefits provided.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension contributions

Ongoing professional development

Shift patterns accommodating personal needs

Qualifications

• Must possess a Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• All declared qualifications must be valid at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and security.
• Conduct patrols to monitor designated areas.
• Control access by checking credentials.
• Perform searches on vehicles and personnel.
• Respond to incidents and manage security breaches.
• Assist on-site employees and visitors.
• Monitor security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Manage traffic and parking on site.
• Report and document security incidents.

Skills

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Experience in security or customer service

Job description

Overview

At the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), we safeguard the UK's Defence estate, protecting personnel, assets, and critical locations from crime, terrorism, espionage, and sabotage. Our Gold Standard Security Service is built on professionalism, trust, and excellence — and we\'re looking for dedicated Security Officers to join us.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and security — Protect Defence personnel, visitors, and property.
• Conduct patrols — Monitor designated areas on foot or by vehicle, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Control access — Check credentials, issue passes, and escort visitors as required.
• Perform searches — Conduct thorough security checks on vehicles, baggage, and personnel.
• Respond to incidents — Identify risks, manage security breaches, and escalate as needed.
• Assist employees and visitors — Provide professional and courteous support on-site.
• Monitor security systems — Operate CCTV, alarms, and communication devices.
• Manage traffic and parking — Control vehicle movement and ensure safe site access.
• Report and document — Maintain security logs and complete detailed incident reports.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Evidence of qualification/Licence/Membership will be required at interview.
• All qualifications/licences/memberships declared must be held at point of application and, if applicable, be in date. Equivalent qualifications will not be accepted.

Behaviours

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

If you align with our values and have experience in security or customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Application and Selection

• At application stage you will be assessed against the following behaviours; at interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours: Working Together, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing.
• When choosing your behaviour examples, use real-life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. While technology may aid your written submission, plagiarised content could result in rejection.
• Application sifting is scheduled to take place in the week commencing 03/11/25. Interviews are due to take place Face to Face at Abbey Wood, Bristol, week commencing 17/11/25. Dates are subject to change.
• We may hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. Similar lower-graded roles may be offered to reserve candidates, or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates meeting lower-grade criteria may be considered in merit order.

Security and Vetting

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• Successful candidates must meet security requirements before appointment. The level of security needed is a security check.
• See our vetting charter and baseline personnel security standard checks for further details.

Additional Information

• Nationality requirements: Open to UK nationals only.
• Salary and Benefits: includes base salary plus Civil Service Pension contributions and other Civil Service benefits. Details available via the Discover My Benefits portal.
• Shift Pattern: 48 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays as per site requirements. Shifts are 12 hours and rostered across a flexible week.
• Training and Development: two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by on-the-job training and ongoing professional development.

This post does not offer assistance with relocation allowances, and the Department may review pay-related allowances.