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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

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

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 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

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

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

"Jordan went above and beyond to help me get the job I wanted. Explaining in detail the job role and the company. He has clearly got a fantastic business relationship with companies he works with and explained to them in detail about myself and background. Communication was key and Jordan always did what he said he would do! I had total trust with the professional style he kept and would highly recommend both him and Alexander James Recruiting for everything they have done."

Ben Browning

Area Sales Manager - Jungheinrich UK Ltd

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting recently placed me in a new role and the whole process was seamless. The team have an in depth understanding of the industry and went above and beyond to ensure that the role was the correct fit. I was kept well informed throughout and I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a new role.

Sean Hogan

Business Development Manager - Linde Material Handling UK

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

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

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

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

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........

Sector News

BITA Predicts 'Strong' 2021 for Material Handling

September 10, 2020

Like many industries, material handling has been impacted badly by the ongoing COVID situation. Positively, that could all be about to change according to the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA). A recent Oxford Economics Report suggests that the overall UK economy will rebound in 2021 with demand for material handling.....

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Leading Forklift Provider Produces New Social Distancing App

June 4, 2020

As part of its new approach to the COVID-19 situation, Linde Material Handling, one of the largest material handling providers worldwide has created a new social distancing app. The app features include remote communication with suppliers....

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Articulated Truck Technology

May 30, 2020

Leading provider of specialist forklifts Flexi Narrow Aisle has recently launched a in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as a pallet load, racking or rack guards within the aisle. The touch sensitive technology.............

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