About Us

Alexander James Recruiting was established in early 2016 with the purpose of assisting Sales & Engineering professionals within specific sectors. We position ourselves primarily as an Executive Search & Headhunting organisation who are here to add value by finding the top talent who are passively looking for job opportunities and to develop their careers. We use our considerable skills and experience to attract these individuals to your business.

Our main areas of focus are for the below sectors:

- Material Handling
- Warehouse Automation & Robotics
- Racking & Storage
- Commercial Vehicles
- Construction Equipment (Plant/Cranes/Powered Access)


Our Values:

- Integrity

- Collaboration

- Diligence

Meet The Team

Alex Hopkirk
Founder
Managing Director

07557658751
alex@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

Rob Nicholls
Head of Engineering
& Techinical

07780165357
rob@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

Jordan Cox
Sales Recruitment
Specialist

07399056443
jordan
@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

Chloe Bellamy
Recruitment
Administrator

01905 231 30
chloeb@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk

The 'Passive' Candidate

The recruitment industry as a whole has too much of a focus on quick results. Thats why as a business we set ourselves apart by developing long term, sustainable relationships. At our core is the term 'passive' candidate. As a business, you want to employ the very best and ultimately have access to the small pool of individuals who are able to truly add value. This is where we come in. Alexander James Recruiting spends time getting to know those professionals seeking a move over a period of time looking to develop their career and in affect those who are often under the radar. This approach leads to more successful long term results for our clients and candidates alike.

For certain, specific recruitment projects we may recommend a retained option. This involves a partial, upfront payment in order to begin the search and a final payment upon placement of a candidate.  

To find out more about our fee and rebate structure please get in touch by emailing jobs@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk and one of our team will be in touch or click 'contact us' below.

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Companies we work with

What our customers say

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

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

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

"I contacted Alexander James Recruiting after a new employment opportunity that I took up, didn’t work out. I felt like I was in an extremely vulnerable position at the time and they did everything they could to put me in front of a new employer in a timely fashion. Not only did they act swiftly but they also acted with my best interests at heart and found a really good match, both for me and the new company. A great recruitment company who also open up a good emotional connection."

Matt Gregory

Field Service Engineer - Rack-N-Stack

Candidate

Alexander James Recruiting helped pair me up with a job based off of how I came across, not just my CV. Recently started and excited to start my career thanks to them.

Billy Bateson

Graduate Systems Integrations Engineer - LAC Logistics Automation

Candidate

I have had the pleasure of working with Alex Hopkirk over the past four months, and I can confidently say that he was an outstanding recruitment consultant. His deep understanding of what I was after and the industry, combined with a keen ability to match me with the right opportunity, set him apart. Alex is incredibly responsive, proactive, and always keeps me informed throughout the recruitment process. He genuinely take the time to understand both the client's and candidate's needs, ensuring a perfect fit. I highly recommend Alexander James Recruiting to anyone seeking professional, reliable, and effective recruitment services.

Allan Schwarzer

Global Business Development Director - Spacemaker Systems

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 are the best recruitment company I have had the pleasure of working with. They are very professional and always ready to help. They didn’t miss a single follow up and were always ready to help me prepare for interviews. Dealing with a consultant felt like talking with a friend.

Oka Amogu

Project Manager - Brysdales

Candidate

I’d highly recommend Alex and the team! From the start they were honest and upfront and really easy to work with. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and were clear about the role and expectations. Communication was excellent throughout - I was never out of the loop. It was clear they genuinely cared about both their client and making sure the role was the right fit for everyone involved! Strongly recommended to anyone looking for a recruiter they can trust!

Dalton Fairbrother

Area Sales Manager - Mantis Cranes

Candidate

Having searched for a new job for a few months Alexander James' website popped up and within a week they'd introduced me to a couple of companies looking to recruit, one of which have now employed me. Even in these difficult times Alex worked hard to find me a new job and I’d recommend his company to anyone looking to move forward in their career.

Ben Hurdman

Regional Sales Manager - Terberg DTS

Client

Used various recruitment companies over the years, and I'm not sure how they manage it, but Alexander James Recruiting always seems to find candidates who are right for us! I would strongly advise that you give them an opportunity when you next need to recruit someone.

Steve Moody

Sales Director - GT Access

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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