About Us

Alexander James Recruiting was established in early 2016 with the purpose of assisting Sales & Engineering professionals within specific sectors. We position ourselves primarily as an Executive Search & Headhunting organisation who are here to add value by finding the top talent who are passively looking for job opportunities and to develop their careers. We use our considerable skills and experience to attract these individuals to your business.

Our main areas of focus are for the below sectors:

- Material Handling
- Warehouse Automation & Robotics
- Racking & Storage
- Commercial Vehicles
- Construction Equipment (Plant/Cranes/Powered Access)


Our Values:

- Integrity

- Collaboration

- Diligence

Meet The Team

Alex Hopkirk
Founder
Managing Director

07557658751
alex@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

Rob Nicholls
Head of Engineering
& Techinical

07780165357
rob@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

Jordan Cox
Sales Recruitment
Specialist

07399056443
jordan
@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

Chloe Bellamy
Recruitment
Administrator

01905 231 30
chloeb@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

The 'Passive' Candidate

The recruitment industry as a whole has too much of a focus on quick results. Thats why as a business we set ourselves apart by developing long term, sustainable relationships. At our core is the term 'passive' candidate. As a business, you want to employ the very best and ultimately have access to the small pool of individuals who are able to truly add value. This is where we come in. Alexander James Recruiting spends time getting to know those professionals seeking a move over a period of time looking to develop their career and in affect those who are often under the radar. This approach leads to more successful long term results for our clients and candidates alike.

For certain, specific recruitment projects we may recommend a retained option. This involves a partial, upfront payment in order to begin the search and a final payment upon placement of a candidate.  

To find out more about our fee and rebate structure please get in touch by emailing jobs@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk and one of our team will be in touch or click 'contact us' below.

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Companies we work with

What our customers say

Candidate

I have had the pleasure of working with Alex Hopkirk over the past four months, and I can confidently say that he was an outstanding recruitment consultant. His deep understanding of what I was after and the industry, combined with a keen ability to match me with the right opportunity, set him apart. Alex is incredibly responsive, proactive, and always keeps me informed throughout the recruitment process. He genuinely take the time to understand both the client's and candidate's needs, ensuring a perfect fit. I highly recommend Alexander James Recruiting to anyone seeking professional, reliable, and effective recruitment services.

Allan Schwarzer

Global Business Development Director - Spacemaker Systems

Candidate

I would highly recommend Alexander James Recruiting who I found to be professional and consistent. They looked at my skill set and requirements and gave me lots of options.

Terry Oseland

Area Sales Manager - Cascade UK

Candidate

I cannot recommend Alexander James Recruiting highly enough. Within a few days of my initial contact, the consultants had several job opportunities for me and put themselves out to make sure they were putting me forwards for roles that were a good match for both myself and the employer. Always available on the phone for advice or just a general chat. I'm very happy in the role they found me but if I ever need to make another move, Alexander James Recruiting will be the first place I call.

Mike Ayliffe

Regional Account Manager - Filstorage

Client

I have worked with Alexander James Recruiting for over 8 years, and throughout that time they have consistently found the right candidates to match our job requirements. Their logical and thorough approach to recruitment ensures that only the most suitable candidates are selected for interview. With many years of experience in the industry, they have an extensive knowledge of candidate skills, strengths, and potential. Their ability to understand both client needs and candidate capabilities has made them a trusted and highly vision effective recruitment partner.

Adrian Kitchen

UK Sales Director - Vision Nav

Candidate

I came across Alex and his company when scrolling through LinkedIn. I was ready for a change of job role, but was struggling to find the next move that met all my search criteria. I had several long chats with Alex, where overtime my requirements for my next role became clear to him. I must say, he really listened to my needs and only presented opportunities that would come close and if there was any difference he made the differences clear. He opened some doors for me that would have been very difficult to open myself. I've now started the role and so far it is everything that I was told it would be.

Sam Farrar-Fry

Key Account Manager - Dexion Automation

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting contacted me around 6 months ago after seeing my CV online. They had a job in mind that fit my profile but didn’t jump to conclusions. They listened carefully to what I wanted from my career and asked many questions going to great lengths to understand me. I liked and respected this. This caring approach built a strong bond between us with trust being at the centre of it. They are real professionals in this field. They have a positive, helpful attitude that makes you feel at ease, which when looking for that next career move can be so reassuring. His personality is another one of his many qualities. I’d recommend Alexander James Recruiting to find you that perfect role.

Jarrod Clegg

Field Service Manager - Triathlon Battery Solutions Ltd

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting understood exactly what I was looking for in a new role. They were not pushy in anyway at all and I always felt that they were working with me to get me the right job. I would thoroughly recommend Alexander James Recruiting to anyone looking for a position in the Material Handling Industry.

Mike Godfrey

Sales Manager - Bulmor Lancer

Candidate

I want to start off and give a BIG Thank you to Alex for his dedication and commitment in assisting me to find my dream career place of work and having the patients with all the ups and downs with interviews. I can most definitely recommend Alex, to have full faith in him and trust his judgement when you are placed forward for an interview. I have dealt with Alex since last year 2019 being in SA before I came to the UK we had begun our search for me. In September 2020 I landed and December 2020 I have been successful and was offered my dream Job and my dream Career. Alex puts in all the effort and time, just be patient and it will happen for you. Thank you Alex you are remarkable at what you do.

Gawie Van Nierkerk

Head of Projects - Rack-Master Storage Systems

Candidate

Having searched for a new job for a few months Alexander James' website popped up and within a week they'd introduced me to a couple of companies looking to recruit, one of which have now employed me. Even in these difficult times Alex worked hard to find me a new job and I’d recommend his company to anyone looking to move forward in their career.

Ben Hurdman

Regional Sales Manager - Terberg DTS

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting are industry experts who are powerful advocates to have when in search for your next role, I would not hesitate to work with them again.

Alex Gallagher

Project Sales - Oakway Storage

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting have been fantastic! They helped me secure my new position at a growing company with real prospects. They took a genuine interest in me as a person which was valuable in securing this role. Their friendly, helpful yet professional approach was exceptional. They were in constant contact throughout the process which was extremely reassuring knowing they took a genuine interest in the position I was applying for. A refreshing change to previous agencies and consultants I've spoken to in the past! Highly recommended Alexander James Recruiting's services to anyone looking to develop their career.

Ben Adams

Project Manager - BITO Storage Systems Limited

Candidate

Dealing with Alexander James Recruiting was like a breath of fresh air, nothing was too much trouble, and unlike most recruiters they explained the job perfectly. I would highly recommend talking to the team at Alexander James Recruiting if you're looking for a new role.

Robert Falkenthal-Smith

Business Development Manager - Bennie Plant

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