Claims Handler (Material Damage) My client is a well-established and leading organisation based in Belfast, who are currently seeking a Claims Handler (Material Damage) to join their team. This is a Full-Time, Temporary Position (with an immediate start). Hours of work: 37 hours per week. With a salary of £15.08 - £16.26 per annum (dependent on experience). Closing Date: Tuesday 25th February Job Role: You will be responsible for undertaking the investigation, negotiation and settlement of designated motor damage claims, property damage claims and public liability claims up to stipulated authority levels. Essential Criteria: Minimum of 6 months experience in a claims environment within the insurance industry with experience of Motor Damage claims. Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English and Maths OR alternatively be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant experience in a similar post. IT proficient with the experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel. Good numeracy, keyboard and data entry skills. Good negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while adhering to strict deadlines. Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Investigating, negotiating, review and settling designated claims to include Third Party capture for the Operating Company in a timely and cost-effective manner. Generate correspondence related to claims files and the department. Recover companies' outlay for vehicles or property damaged as a result of road traffic accidents. Instruct motor engineers to inspect third party vehicle damage. Attend plaintiff engineers' inspections when carried out on companies' vehicles or properties.' Dealing with enquires from third parties, solicitors, Insurers. Liaising with internal Departments and external service providers. Liaising with senior handler and office manager as and when necessary. Preparation of file for payment approval. Maintaining GDPR compliance at all times. Complying with all company and department procedures. Carrying out any other functions deemed necessary for the effective operation of the department. Any other duties as required by the line manager. Skills: claims handler motor claims claims