Private Investigators for hire in Preston

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    52

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Microsoft Excel5%
    Communication Skills4%
    Customer Service4%
  • Education level

    Master's degree38%
    High school diploma or GED31%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years6%
  • Current company

    1st call Private Investigations
    AI Laboratories LTD
    Alsico Laucuba Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year11%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years57%

Browse Indeed's database of 52 profiles for Private Investigators in Preston

Last updated: 19 Jul 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £35,126 yearly

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  • LGV Driver Trainer/Shunter Trainer.

    Leyland

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRForkliftBTECFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving

    Skills

    ADRCategory CE LicenceDrivingNVQCertificate in Coaching FootballBTEC
  • Medical Translator - Polish <-> English

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Pharmacy Technician ExperienceSafeguarding CertificationLaboratory ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationHospital ExperienceOrganisational Skills

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeResearch & DevelopmentMicrosoft OutlookCustomer ServiceAnalysis SkillsLaboratory Experience
  • Health Care Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationCatheter CareFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Catheter CareFood HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
  • Installer Specialist

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    ForkliftPower ToolsDriving
  • AI Automations R&D Associate

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    BusinessCompTIA A+AI

    Skills

    PythonScriptingDebuggingSQLAIGit
  • Sales Advisor

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceCertificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceBehaviour ManagementLeadershipSports CoachingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Outlook

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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: microsoft excel, communication skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: sales advisor, health care assistant and LGV driver trainer/shunter trainer.

What level of education is common for a private investigator?

Master's degree 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 17 years of professional experience.

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