Third Party Motor Claims Handler (TPPD) | Bolton | £27,479 – £35,000
Location: Bolton, BL7 (on site)
Type: Permanent — full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Flexible/hybrid working patterns available.
Salary: £27,479 – £35,000 dependent on experience
Signed off 17th Sep-26. Recruiting due to internal promotions and expansion
Key Responsibilities
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Handle third-party vehicle and property damage claims: manage all aspects including investigation, negotiation and resolution.
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Investigate liability: work with other departments and conduct own investigations to determine fault and liability.
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Manage complex files: more advanced cases including high-value claims and those with liability disputes.
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Work with credit hire claims: assess and manage credit hire aspects including validation, negotiation, and challenge of excessive hire charges.
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Liaise with external parties: solicitors, insurers and accident management companies.
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Identify fraud: recognise and escalate potentially fraudulent activity for further review.
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Prioritise workload and team duties: organise own caseload while supporting wider team responsibilities.
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Provide excellent service: consistently high standard with all parties to the claim.
Candidate Profile
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Motor claims experience required.
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Third party or credit hire experience strongly preferred.
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Excellent customer service and computer skills — confident across multiple systems.
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Active listening and relationship building.
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High attention to detail and sound judgement on liability.
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Holds or willing to work towards the CII Certificate — fully funded and supported.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
Package
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35-hour week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm — flexible working patterns available.
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Full-time with hybrid working options after probation period.
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Support with industry-relevant qualifications (CII).
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Increased holiday allowance with length of service; holiday sell scheme.
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Birthday day off plus half-day for seasonal shopping.
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Contributory pension scheme; cycle to work scheme.
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Free on-site parking; casual dress; free branded clothing.
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Discounted sports and social activities; cash bonus for going above and beyond.
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Trained mental health and first-aid staff on site.
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