Claims Handler - Third Party Motor (TPPD)

 Job Description:

Third Party Motor Claims Handler (TPPD) | Bolton | £24,479 – £35,000

Location: Bolton, BL7 (on site)
Type: Permanent — full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Flexible working patterns available.
Salary: £24,479 – £35,000 dependent on experience

Signed off 25 August 2026. Recruiting due to internal promotions and expansion

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle third-party vehicle and property damage claims: manage all aspects including investigation, negotiation and resolution.
  • Investigate liability: work with other departments and conduct own investigations to determine fault and liability.
  • Manage complex files: more advanced cases including high-value claims and those with liability disputes.
  • Work with credit hire claims: assess and manage credit hire aspects including validation, negotiation, and challenge of excessive hire charges.
  • Liaise with external parties: solicitors, insurers and accident management companies.
  • Identify fraud: recognise and escalate potentially fraudulent activity for further review.
  • Prioritise workload and team duties: organise own caseload while supporting wider team responsibilities.
  • Provide excellent service: consistently high standard with all parties to the claim.

Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 2 years' motor claims experience required to be considered for the upper end of the salary range.
  • Third party or credit hire experience strongly preferred.
  • Excellent customer service and computer skills — confident across multiple systems.
  • Active listening and relationship building.
  • High attention to detail and sound judgement on liability.
  • Holds or willing to work towards the CII Certificate — fully funded and supported.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

Package

  • 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm — flexible working patterns available.
  • Full-time or part-time considered.
  • Support with industry-relevant qualifications (CII).
  • Increased holiday allowance with length of service; holiday sell scheme.
  • Birthday day off plus half-day for seasonal shopping.
  • Contributory pension scheme; cycle to work scheme.
  • Free on-site parking; casual dress; free branded clothing.
  • Discounted sports and social activities; cash bonus for going above and beyond.
  • Trained mental health and first-aid staff on site.
  Required Skills:

Road HR Support Active Listening Investigation Salary Sports Relationship Building Hiring Computer Skills Recruiting Validation Credit Advertising Cash Attention To Detail Negotiation English Customer Service Management