First Gen: Health, Safety & Environment Intern

PepsiCo; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 5,580 - 6,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship compensation of 550€/month

Travel reimbursement

Work-from-home toolkit

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading global beverage company in Zaandam is seeking a Health & Safety Intern for the summer term. As part of the H&S department, you will support production units on safety and health matters while collaborating with various factory disciplines. The internship offers mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful projects. You will receive a monthly compensation of 550€ and travel reimbursement, making it a valuable experience for students nearing graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently in the final phase of studies or max 3 months after starting an internship to complete studies.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support production departments from a safety and health perspective.
• Collaborate with various disciplines in the factory.

Skills

HBO Bachelor student in Safety Science or related field

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Proactive, assertive, results-driven

Strong organizational and planning skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Fluent in Dutch & English

Education

HBO Bachelor in Safety Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Summer term: 27th July 2026 – 31st January 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors? Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do. Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands‑on experience. It’s not just on‑the‑job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally. Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you are part of the Health and Safety department. Within the H&S department, you are at the heart of the factory organization. The department closely collaborates with various disciplines in the factory and provides support to the production departments in their daily activities from a safety and health perspective. As a Health & Safety Intern, you will be responsible for working within a part of the Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) department. Within the department, you are at the heart of the factory organization. The department closely collaborates with various disciplines in the factory and provides support to the production departments in their daily activities from a safety perspective. In addition to an interesting internship assignment, there is also plenty of room for practical assignments within Health & Safety.

What You Can Expect

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more
• Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement
• Work‑from‑home toolkit

Qualifications

• HBO Bachelor student in Safety Science or a related field
• Able to work both independently and in a team
• Possesses a positive attitude and good communication skills, as you will interact with various levels within the organization
• Proactive, assertive, and results‑driven
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Has analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Speaks fluent Dutch & English
• Currently in the final phase of studies or max 3 months after starting an internship to complete studies