Senior Motor Claims Handler - Third-Party & Credit Hire (Bolton)

Red Dot Search UK Limited; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Increased holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Free on-site parking

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted sports and socialActivities

Cash bonus for going above and beyond

Mental health and first-aid staff on-

Job summary

Red Dot Search UK Limited seeks a Third Party Motor Claims Handler in Bolton for a permanent, 35-hour work week. The role focuses on handling third-party motor and property damage claims, with strong emphasis on liability assessment and negotiation across multiple systems.

You will investigate liability, manage complex files, and liaise with solicitors and insurers. The package includes extra holidays, pension, and on-site parking, with support to pursue CII qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' motor claims experience required for upper salary.
• Third party or credit hire experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills across multiple systems.
• Active listening and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail with sound liability judgement.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at C/4 or above; willingness to pursue CII.

Responsibilities

• Handle third-party vehicle and property damage claims through investigation, negotiation and resolution.
• Investigate liability and determine fault in collaboration with other departments.
• Manage complex files including high-value claims and disputed liability.
• Work with credit hire claims: validate, negotiate and challenge excessive charges.
• Liaise with solicitors, insurers and accident management companies.
• Identify potential fraud and escalate appropriately.
• Organise own caseload while supporting wider team duties.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Liability judgement

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

CII Certificate (study toward)

Tools

Claims handling software

Job description

Red Dot Search UK Limited seeks a Third Party Motor Claims Handler in Bolton for a permanent, 35-hour work week. The role focuses on handling third-party motor and property damage claims, with strong emphasis on liability assessment and negotiation across multiple systems.

You will investigate liability, manage complex files, and liaise with solicitors and insurers. The package includes extra holidays, pension, and on-site parking, with support to pursue CII qualifications.