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

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Candidate

Rob from Alexander James Recruiting was excellent; quick with feedback, knowledgeable, and always gave me confidence. His friendly, professional support made the recruitment process seamless. I couldn’t have asked for more!

Joel Cross

Junior Project Manager - LAC Logistics Automation

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Candidate

Great to work with, and found me the perfect job. Would totally recommend this recruitment company.

Dave Jacobs

Area Sales Manager - Doosan Forklifts

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Client

Alexander James Recruiting supported us with recruitment of a candidate in 2025. The thing I was most impressed by was how much enthusiasm they were able to convey to candidates on our behalf. They clearly took the time to understand the role, which meant that the candidates they introduced us to were both well informed & excited about the opportunity. I would definitely recommend Alexander James Recruiting to others & will happily call on their services again in the future.

Greg Collett

Sales Manager UK - CHG Meridian

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Candidate

Rob approached me about a role he was recruiting for and handled the whole issue professionally which ended with me being offered the job. Excellent service all round.

Rob Barlow

Field Service Technician - Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks

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Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting have a team of straight talking interactive recruitment specialists, who found me my perfect job. Their capabilities of negotiating and meeting your salary expectations, as well finding the perfect role for you, is unquestionable so speak to Alexander James recruiting if you are looking for your next venture!

Chadd Parry

Business Development Manager - McCue Corporation

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Candidate

I’d highly recommend Alex and the team! From the start they were honest and upfront and really easy to work with. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and were clear about the role and expectations. Communication was excellent throughout - I was never out of the loop. It was clear they genuinely cared about both their client and making sure the role was the right fit for everyone involved! Strongly recommended to anyone looking for a recruiter they can trust!

Dalton Fairbrother

Area Sales Manager - Mantis Cranes

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Client

Alexander James Recruiting has proved to be a valuable recruitment partner and has offered our company ample qualified candidates. They’re very good with communication and have kept us informed with client progress be it good or bad.

Sales Director

within the material handling battery sector

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Candidate

Having operated in the industry and within numerous sectors for many years, I have dealt with many recruitment companies and head-hunters, Alexander James has proven to be a highly professional specialist in their field, a very straight forward no nonsense honest approach demonstrating a wealth of knowledge whilst maintaining social interaction throughout the engagement. I highly recommend the services offered from Alex and his organisation.

Brian Cornett

CEO - Nixon Hire

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Candidate

I would recommend any sales professional in the material handling industry to discuss their career options with Alexander James. They have a wide base of clients within this sector and related industries and work tirelessly to provide opportunities. Throughout the interview process they were both helpful and professional in ensuring I felt comfortable at all times and really put the effort in to ensure everything went through.

Ashley Blanchard

Moffett Sales Manager - Hiab UK

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Candidate

If you’re looking for a new role and you’re not sure of exactly what you want to do next then speak to Alex. Alex took the time to listen to why I wasn’t happy with my current role and to actually understand what I wanted out of my next career choice. He’s an extremely professional character and will work with you to achieve your goal whilst ensuring the highest level of discretion. I would highly recommend Alexander James Recruiting to anyone looking to further their career.

Mike Wilshaw

Project Sales Manager - Warehouse Storage Solutions

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Candidate

I had been really struggling to get an interview, let alone a job, after graduating and had been contacted by many recruiters who I never heard back from. I was really loosing hope and then Alexander James Recruiting contacted me about an opportunity. Throughout the process the company was always updating me and communicating my questions and concerns to the employer. They made the application and interview process stress free and checked in before and after each step. I'm really enjoying my position now and am really thankful to Alexander James Recruiting for helping me get here.

Jack Scott

Robotic Application Engineer - KION Automation

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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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