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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting came highly recommended to me and I can certainly second that. They took the time to understand me, and my experience to ensure that I was suitable for the role, as well as to fit into the company I was to be placed at and kept constant communication open with me through the entire process, including managing the process around my timeline of moving country.

Shannon Wilson

Area Sales Manager - Crown Lift Trucks UK

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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

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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

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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

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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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