Private Investigators for hire in Reading
Find private investigators who conduct surveillance, gather evidence, and provide investigative services to help you uncover the truth in various situations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Reading to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
138
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Microsoft Office5%Microsoft Excel5%Education level
Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED28%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years30%Current company
Com Admin, HarrodsAcademy Insurance PLCActivate LearningTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years15%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 138 profiles for Private Investigators in Reading
Last updated: 28 Jul 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £38,324 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
UK Customer Representative
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Predictive AnalyticsData Analysis SkillsCloud ComputingData VisualisationCloud DevelopmentNatural Language ProcessingSkills
CRM SoftwareBankingCustomer ServiceEnglishData VisualisationSocial ListeningSenior Cloud Operations Engineer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
AgileSQLSSRSMicrosoft ExcelSSISData WarehouseSkills
Power BIData ModellingAzureSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerSSRSUK IT Support Technician
Reading
Licenses & certifications
ITILMicrosoft AzureCEHAzureMCPMCSASkills
CCNAJuniperSonicwallVsphereMobile Device ManagementFirewallMedical Secretary Administration
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeHuman ResourcesNVQMaster's DegreeBusinessCybersecuritySkills
Communication SkillsMaster's DegreeLeadershipOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceField Service Engineer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Technical SupportTechnical TroubleshootingTeam ManagementStockingFault Diagnosis and RepairMachinery Breakdown Fault-FindingSkills
Communication SkillsIT Analyst
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Enterprise ArchitectureAnsibleAgileTest AutomationEnglishSkills
Microsoft OfficeVan DriverDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceFood SafetyComputer Networking
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds

Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally




Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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, microsoft office and microsoft excel.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Microsoft Excel.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: office manager, IT analyst and medical secretary administration.
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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 19 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply
