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 would recommend Alexander James Recruiting if you're seeking a service related role within the material handling industry. They have extensive knowledge and a range of opportunities not just within forklifts but related fields and take the time to understand your requirements.

Ian Hallett

UK Service Manager - Cascade UK

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting helped me through the difficult process of finding new employment. Throughout the process, they were very informative and supportive. I would definitely recommend.

Lee Aston

Operations Director - John Scott Works

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

I have had lots of bad experiences with recruitment companies in the past when trying to hire and when applying for jobs. Alexander James has restored my faith by keeping it simple, honest and staying in regular contact. I would highly recommend and thank you again for your help.

Thomas Marshall

Service Manager - Jungheinrich

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 Contracts - Quickline Storage

Client

Used various recruitment companies over the years, and I'm not sure how they manage it, but Alexander James Recruiting always seems to find candidates who are right for us! I would strongly advise that you give them an opportunity when you next need to recruit someone.

Steve Moody

Sales Director - GT Access

Candidate

I would highly recommend Alexander James Recruiting for any recruitment needs, extremely helpful throughout the whole process and always on the end of the phone updating you with the latest information. Their industry knowledge is second to none.

Chris Littlewood

Project Sales Manager - Palletower Racking & Shelving Ltd

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

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

Candidate

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

Dave Jacobs

Area Sales Manager - Doosan Forklifts

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

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting are the best recruitment company I have had the pleasure of working with. They are very professional and always ready to help. They didn’t miss a single follow up and were always ready to help me prepare for interviews. Dealing with a consultant felt like talking with a friend.

Oka Amogu

Project Manager - Brysdales

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