Private Investigators for hire in Oldham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree47%High school diploma or GED23%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Uber
Serco Group
Manchester City Council
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 167 profiles for Private Investigators in Oldham
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oldham: £30,612 yearly
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Fraud and theft investigations
Chadderton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceMakeup ApplicationHair ExtensionsSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportSchool Cleaner
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareFirst AidPhysical InterventionCPRConflict Management+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCleaningWaste ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCall Handler
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Licenses & certifications
Category BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportInterviewingSecurity Officer (Door Supervisor/CCTV Operator)
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIACCTV MonitoringSurveillanceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringFront-Of-House Security DutiesHealth and Safety Adviser / Manager
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceNEBOSHDriving LicenceSMSTSSkills
Food SafetyCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHealth and Safety Teaching ExperienceHealth and Safety ExperienceComputer LiteracyDomiciliary Support/ Personal Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersIncident DocumentationUK GDPRIncident ReportingChild Safeguarding+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareDe-Escalation TechniquesPatient Personal Care AssistanceCommunity EngagementCare Record Keeping
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What's the average time to fill a private investigator role?
The average time to fill a private investigator role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do private investigators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private investigator include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: call handler, health care assistant and fraud and theft investigations.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Oldham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 14 years of professional experience.
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