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 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

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

Jordan contacted me about a role within the material handling industry and placed me there, thoroughly enjoying the new role. Would highly recommend using Jordan as he places the right people in the correct roles that would best suit everyone’s needs.

Paul Allsworth

Area Sales Manager - Cascade Europe

Candidate

The team at Alexander James Recruiting are highly professional and personable individuals. Supported through the entire process from initial phone conversation to placement. Understood what I was looking for in my next role and matched my requirements perfectly. Couldn’t be happier.

Craig Trevett

Territory Sales Manager - FTM MATERIALS HANDLING LTD

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting offer outstanding support and assistance in finding a new role. They are appointed by companies to recruit for them but they quite clearly want the best for the candidates too. They are very knowledgeable of the companies they are recruiting for and provide invaluable advice and guidance with regards to the interview process. Once I had been offered my new role they still remained in contact, ensuring I had received my offer / contract and was prepared for my first day. They have since been in touch asking how I’m getting on. I would highly recommend getting in touch with them for help finding your next new role.

Sarah Reynolds

Area Sales Manager - Crown Lift Trucks UK

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

Client

Alex has spent time understanding the needs of our business and organisational fit which in turn, when it comes to recruiting for positions, has resulted in a good quality of candidates for roles. I have no hesitation in recommending Alexander James Recruiting.

Heath Ghent

Sales Director - GNB Industrial Power

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

Candidate

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

Dave Jacobs

Area Sales Manager - Doosan Forklifts

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

Really professional and great to deal with. They helped facilitate an interview while guiding me along the way and giving me tips in order to secure the position. I'm very happy where they placed me. I was very particular about the type of atmosphere and role I was after and they were very understanding of my needs.

David Bronski

Used Truck Sales - Linde Material 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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