Private-Investigators for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management7%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Master's degree34%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%3-5 years2%Current company
(Casual) Private1st call Private Investigations4Tech TrainingTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 84 profiles for Private-Investigators in Preston
Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £31,922 yearly
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Complex Forensic Support Specialist
Preston
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePhysical InterventionSkills
Analysis SkillsPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentCrisis InterventionSIA Tutor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BTECCrowd ControlNVQPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementRisk AssessmentSkills
Analysis SkillsCrowd ControlVenue Crowd ManagementRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentLGV Driver Trainer/Shunter Trainer.
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
BTECCoachingAdherence to Drivers' Hours RulesDrivingCategory CE LicenceADR RegulationsSkills
ADRCategory CE LicenceNVQCertificate in Coaching FootballBTECHeavy LiftingMechanical Fitter
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationPrison and Probation Service ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRecord KeepingManagementSchematicsTeam LeadershipOperations Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
GCSETime ManagementMathsEnglishCCar up to 3.5 TonnesOPS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SQL QueryingPower BIPower BI Data VisualisationSQLLeanTableauSkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCommunication SkillsCognosPurchase OrdersPurchase Order Creation
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Private Investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: NVQ, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to private-investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: lt col (maj retd) SO1 equipment support foreign procurement, CP team leader and member services / claims advisor.
What level of education is common for a Private Investigator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a Private Investigator in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Private Investigator?
Most private-investigators have 21 years of professional experience.
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