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 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

Candidate

Alex offers both a professional and human approach in aiding recruits find compatible companies. His attention to detail and positive communication made me feel very at ease throughout. I would recommend Alex to all looking for their next career choice.

Simon Blackwell

Sales Manager - Battery Charging Company

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

Alexander James Recruiting have been outstanding with great communication and finding the right job and the right company for me

Ryan Macpherson

Area Sales Manager - Translift Bendi Ltd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Candidate

Alex has been extremely helpful in the past and always conducts himself in a totally professional manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Alex.

Chris Findlay

Key Account Manager - 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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