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

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

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

Lloyd James

Dealer Manager - Doosan Forklifts

Candidate

Alex has been a pleasure to work with. As a recruiter he has maintained a highly professional demeanor and was always very friendly, and informative! Alex was quick to understand the kind of role I was looking for, recognising my strengths and putting me forward for exactly the right job. He was always there to help throughout the process. I could not recommend Alex more highly. After several different stages of the interview process I was lucky to be successful in the position. Thanks again Alex I can’t thank you enough!

Trainee Sales Executive

within the material handling sector.

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

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

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

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

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

I left my previous role and within a few days a consultant at Alexander James Recruiting had found that I was looking for work on LinkedIn and contacted me. They had several vacancies to offer and after sending my CV they had me an interview within hours. They kept me well informed of progress and landed a second interview and consequently got a start date . They were a pleasure to deal with and managed the whole process until my start date by keeping in touch regarding my employment.

Derek Richardson

Business Development Manager - Bennie Equipment

Candidate

Having operated in the industry and within numerous sectors for many years, I have dealt with many recruitment companies and head-hunters, Alexander James has proven to be a highly professional specialist in their field, a very straight forward no nonsense honest approach demonstrating a wealth of knowledge whilst maintaining social interaction throughout the engagement. I highly recommend the services offered from Alex and his organisation.

Brian Cornett

Asset Director - Linde Material Handling

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

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

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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