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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Client

Handled everything very efficiently and effectively. Nothing was too much trouble and always delivered on their promises

Lloyd James

Dealer Manager - Doosan Bobcat

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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