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About Us

MGPC Security & Training is based in Lowestoft and provides security services across Suffolk, Norfolk and the wider East Anglia region, alongside professional training courses. Our focus is simple: understand what each client needs, provide suitable people and training, and deliver work to a consistent standard.

Experience Behind MGPC

MGPC Security & Training Limited was established on over 25 years of operational security experience gained throughout the UK and internationally. Our founder brings extensive frontline expertise across a wide range of security disciplines, including static guarding, door supervision, mobile patrols, canine handling, close protection and seven years of investigative work within both the public and private sectors.
 
This experience includes working in demanding and high-risk environments, undertaking specialist security assignments, protecting individuals and assets, conducting investigations and responding to complex operational situations where professionalism, discretion and sound judgement are essential.

 

This diverse background provides MGPC with a strong foundation of practical knowledge, operational planning, risk assessment and threat awareness. Our services are shaped by genuine frontline experience, ensuring we understand the challenges, responsibilities and standards required to deliver effective security solutions.

Security Services Across East Anglia

MGPC Security & Training Limited provides professional manned guarding, door supervision, event security, corporate security and close protection services. We recognise that every client has unique requirements and take a tailored approach, assessing individual needs and potential risks to deliver practical, reliable and effective security solutions.

Our approach combines operational experience, professionalism and sound judgement with a commitment to protecting people, premises and assets. We believe building trust, maintaining high standards and supporting our staff are essential to delivering a dependable service.

As an independent, locally established business, we pride ourselves on our personal approach, strong relationships and commitment to our clients. Our reputation reflects the professionalism of our team, the standards we uphold and the trust we earn.

Explore our security services or contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Training and Professional Development

MGPC also operates a Highfield-approved training centre and offers courses for individuals and organisations. Details of current qualifications, entry requirements, course dates and booking options are available on our training pages.

Our security operations and training provision are connected by the same priority: people need the right knowledge, preparation and support to do their work well.

Licensing and Quality Standards

MGPC supplies security officers who hold the SIA licences required for their roles. We check licensing as part of our approach to providing security personnel suited to each assignment.
Our work is also supported by ISO 9001 quality management certification and approval as a Highfield training centre. Details of our current credentials are available on request.
SIA Accredited Security Provider

SIA-Licensed Security Officers

Our security officers hold the appropriate licences issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the UK's regulator for the private security industry. This means they have met the SIA's requirements and are authorised to work in regulated security roles.

Quality Management ISO 9001 Certification

ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification

Our ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that MGPC operates a structured quality management system focused on consistent standards, customer satisfaction and continual improvement. It provides independent assurance that quality is managed systematically across the business.

Highfield Qualifications Approved Training Centre

Highfield Approved Training Centre

MGPC is a Highfield-approved training centre, meeting the required standards for delivering and quality-assuring recognised qualifications. This gives learners confidence that their training is delivered through an approved and regulated centre.

Ofqual Regulated

Ofqual-Regulated Qualifications

Our training includes recognised qualifications regulated by Ofqual, England's independent qualifications regulator. This provides learners with confidence that their qualification meets nationally regulated standards for quality and achievement.

Association of Healthcare Trainers Member

AoHT Member

Our membership of the Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) demonstrates our commitment to professional standards and ethical practice within healthcare training. Members agree to follow the AoHT Code of Ethics and Conditions of Membership.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Member

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Member

As a member of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, MGPC is part of a recognised network of businesses across Suffolk. Our membership reflects our commitment to being an active and established member of the local business community.

Why The Name MGPC?

Two working dogs are part of MGPC’s story. Gibbs worked as a patrol dog, while Max began training for detection work. Their alertness and reliability helped shape the values the business wants to be known for: preparation, consistency and looking after the people and places in its care.

Clients We Work With

We work with organisations that need dependable security support or practical, recognised training. You can see examples of organisations we have worked with and feedback from learners and clients below.

East Suffolk Council
Adnams Southwold
Lowestoft Armed Forces Day

Client Reviews

Read some of the genuine feedback we’ve received from clients who have used our security and training services.

Awards and Recognition

Our work has been recognised through a number of awards and industry achievements, reflecting the growth and development of MGPC and our commitment to delivering high standards.

Talk to MGPC

Need security support for a site, business or event? Get in touch to explain what you need and we’ll discuss the next steps. Looking for training instead? Explore our current courses and availability.