Military Provost Guard Service

British Army; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense organization is seeking personnel for the Military Police in Woodbridge, UK. This full-time position requires prior military experience and involves managing security incidents, patrolling sites, and operating control room facilities. The role offers competitive salaries ranging from £25,693 to £28,009, with promotion opportunities. Benefits include subsidised accommodation, 30 days annual leave, and free medical care. An ideal candidate should have a clean driving record and be medically fit.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Pension provisions

Subsidised accommodation

Free medical & dental care

Training and sporting activities

Qualifications

• Age 18–57 years.
• Maximum 6-year gap between periods of service.
• Minimum 3 years active military service (regular or reserve).
• Medical fitness and BMI below 32.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 8 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents such as suspicious packages and bomb threats.
• Patrol site perimeters and oversee the checking of persons and vehicles.
• Control entry and exit, operating the control room and gate facilities.
• Perform duties at sites that require Military Working Dog support.
• Support the Royal Navy, RAF, Army and MOD bases across the UK.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking competent personnel for the Military Police (MPGS) to protect the armed services across the UK. This full‑time, permanent position is open to regular or reserve service members (or former soldiers) with a maximum 6‑year gap in service and a minimum of 3 years of prior military experience. The role offers a structured 12‑hour shift cycle (4 on, 4 off), a salary ranging from £25,693 (PT) to £28,009 (PT) over four years, with opportunities to progress to higher ranks (£29,066 – £53,859). It includes paid holiday, pension provisions, subsidised accommodation, free medical & dental care, and a range of training and sporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage security incidents such as suspicious packages, bomb threats and protests.
• Patrol site perimeters and oversee the checking of persons and vehicles.
• Control entry and exit, operating the control room and gate facilities.
• Perform duties at selected sites that require Military Working Dog support.
• Support the Royal Navy, RAF, Army and MOD bases across the UK mainland.

Requirements

• Age 18–57 years.
• Maximum 6‑year gap between periods of service.
• Minimum 3 years active military service (regular or reserve).
• Medical fitness and BMI below 32.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 8 penalty points.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on rank.
• Full career pathway and promotion opportunities.
• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if entitled.
• Subsidised accommodation (SFA & SLA).
• Free medical and dental care.
• 30 days annual leave (pro‑rated).
• Training, unit‑representative sports and other leisure perks.

Application

To apply, please visit the following web form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5e0ogR2MuhhKluQo-thjdrtUNDRRNlZIUEZQSzZWR1lZTlkzUjNBU0ZKUy4u