First Gen: Health, Safety & Environment Intern

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 6,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship compensation of €550/month

Travel reimbursement

Work-from-home toolkit

Job summary

A multinational food and beverage company in Zaandam is seeking an intern for the Health and Safety department. This role offers hands-on experience in QHSE, supporting production departments with safety matters and engaging in impactful projects. The ideal candidate is a HBO Bachelor student in Safety Science or a related field, fluent in Dutch and English. The internship includes a monthly compensation of €550 and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• HBO Bachelor student in Safety Science or a related field.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Fluent in Dutch & English.

Responsibilities

• Support production departments with safety and health matters.
• Collaborate with various disciplines.
• Engage in practical assignments within Health & Safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

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 flavours?

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 in the Health and Safety department, you will be part of the QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) team. You will support production departments with safety and health matters, collaborate with various disciplines, and have opportunities for practical assignments within Health & Safety.

What you can expect:

• A supportive team that encourages your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to make meaningful impact in projects
• A community of interns offering additional support, networking, workshops, and more
• Internship compensation of €550/month and travel reimbursement
• Work‑from‑home toolkit

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• HBO Bachelor student in Safety Science or a related field
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Positive attitude and good communication skills, interacting with various levels within the organisation
• Proactive, assertive, and results‑driven
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Fluent in Dutch & English
• Currently in the final phase of studies or within 3 months after starting an internship to complete studies

Your recruitment journey:

• Phone screening with a recruiter
• Interview at our office
• Offer: You’re hired!
• Welcome to PepsiCo