Helping Sales & Engineering Professionals Across The UK

Material Handling

The foundation of Alexander James Recruiting comes from experience of sales recruitment within the material handling industry. We are the partner of choice for various manufacturers & dealers across the UK to include both forklift trucks & ancilliary products such as batteries & attachments. With a solid reputation in this sector we can be identified as one of the leading recruitment specialists and we’re always interested in speaking to candidates looking to either stay in their respective sector or those looking for a change into something highly related to develop their career. You will see from our testimonials & case studies that we have developed a great deal of success in this area placing individuals in various positions to include more specialist roles in VNA amongst others.

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What our customers say

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

Jordan is an outstanding and honest guy who was very helpful throughout the whole process of changing my position with great communication. I would highly recommend Jordan and Alexander James Recruiting.

Gabe Candler

Area Sales Manager - Translift Bendi Ltd

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

I have worked and known Alex for some time now. He is affable, friendly, charming and seems to genuinely care about his candidates. He is also the epitome of professionalism and very knowledgable within his sector. He introduced me into an absolute dream of a job 9 months ago which has just seen me take on a promotion. So a massive thank you to Alex and I would recommend him to anyone.

Richard Skinner

Key Account Manager - Linde Material Handling

Candidate

Very professional, helpful and responsive to meet your needs as well as being extremely easy to work with. It was a pleasure working with Alex and I highly recommend him and his company.

Bradley Maddison

Key Account Manager - Exide Group

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

Alex has helped me a lot during this uncertain time. After being made redundant Alex and I spoke a lot on the phone. He found the perfect company to fit my skills and career desires. I couldn’t have done it with out him. I strongly recommend Alex as a skilled recruiter with contacts that can help you progress your career going forward. As a former recruiter myself I find Alex a rare breed as far as the constant contact and chats we had!! I can’t thank him enough

Matthew Morrell

Business Development Manager - Alto Handling

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting is the best recruitment company I have worked with. Very honest and sincere, and they work hard for their candidates' success and career. They continue to contact me after joining a company to check in. Rob is outstanding and an absolutely amazing person who does help and support your job hunting, not just an ordinary recruiter.

Jeonghee Lee

Key Account Applications Engineer - Exide Technologies

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

Candidate

"I would strongly recommend Alexander James Recruiting, the consultants were available for any questions I had throughout the process, supported me in preparation and feedback and I ended up landing the role I wanted."

Christopher Buckland

Sales Executive - Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe

Candidate

Alex is a great guy and a credit to the recruitment industry. He is very honest, happy to spend time getting to know you and what you really want from a role. Of the recruiters I have used in the past I can say Alex stands apart as a reliable professional keeping me informed at all stages of the process. He has good contacts, a great attitude and I can't recommend him enough. Thanks Alex.

Nathan Keegan

Key Account Manager - Linde Material Handling

Client

“The team at Alexander James Recruiting are absolute professionals. I would highly recommend the company to anyone in need of their services."

Luke Hill

National Business Development Manager at Still Materials Handling

Case Studies

Find out about how we have worked with businesses in this sector

David & Linde

Alexander James Recruiting has had the pleasure working with Linde for many years and it has proven to be a fruitful relationship. We have placed individuals up to management level in addition to general sales. This case study is one placement with Linde particularly close to our hearts given we felt we really helped to make a difference........

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October 14, 2020

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