Internship: Health interventions in the Workplace
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Title
Internship: Health interventions in the WorkplaceJob Description
Assignment type: Internship
Start date: September 2026 / February 2027
Assignment duration: 6 – 8 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Associate Degree / Bachelor
Desired study: sportkunde
Language: Dutch / English
Description of Assignment
Mental health, vitality, and sustainable employability are becoming increasingly important topics within modern organizations. Employees face growing workloads, constant change, and higher expectations, which can lead to stress, reduced energy levels, and long-term absenteeism. This issue often arises due to a combination of organizational pressure, unclear priorities, and limited awareness of early stress signals.
The impact is significant: decreased productivity, lower engagement, and an increased risk of burnout. Organizations therefore need effective, evidence-based approaches to support employee wellbeing and create a healthy work environment. In this assignment, you will research how Health & Wellbeing initiatives can help prevent psychosocial workload issues and support sustainable performance. The central research question
may be formulated as:
How can organizations strengthen employee vitality and prevent work-related stress through targeted Health & Wellbeing policies and interventions?
Department Description
You will join the Health & Wellbeing department, which focuses on improving physical, mental, and social wellbeing within the organization. The department works closely with HR, managers, and external partners to develop policies, programs, and interventions related to vitality, psychosocial workload, leadership, and sustainable employability.
Projects range from research and data analysis to developing practical tools for managers and employees. You will work in a professional, yet informal environment, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key. Students are actively involved in projects and regularly work together with colleagues from different departments.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Conduct literature and desk research on Health & Wellbeing and psychosocial workload
Analyze internal data, policies, or survey results
Support the development of tools, guidelines, or presentations
Translate research insights into practical recommendations
Prepare a clear and structured research report
Present findings to the Health & Wellbeing team
Your Profile
You have strong analytical and research skills
Ability to work independently and proactively
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
You have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Interest in wellbeing, vitality, and organizational development
*Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.
Contact
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: [email protected].
Core Responsibilities
The intern will research how Health & Wellbeing initiatives can prevent psychosocial workload issues and support sustainable performance. Key tasks include conducting literature research, analyzing internal data, and translating insights into practical recommendations for the organization.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a Dutch education system and be residents of the Netherlands. A background in Sport Science (sportkunde) at an Associate or Bachelor level is desired, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in English.
Benefits
- Personal Growth Opportunities
- Academy For Professional Development
About Vanderlande
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak. Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in. Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.