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Student or voluntary internship (m/f/d)

CompanyBig Dutchman
LocationVechta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain insights into the day-to-day work of an internationally active group and participate in developing future-oriented strategies and products. They will be integrated into the company's activities and entrusted with practical tasks.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
563
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Big Dutchman is considered the world’s leading supplier of equipment and feeding systems for modern pig and poultry production. The family enterprise’s range of products includes traditional systems and computer-controlled feeding facilities as well as equipment for climate control, air cleaning and energy supply. The scope of services ranges from small to large, fully integrated turn-key farms. Big Dutchman provides customers with all options – from planning to commissioning. State-of-the-art systems for insect farming and high-tech greenhouses complete the product range. The Big Dutchman history dates back to 1938, when the company founders invented the world’s first automatic chain feeder in the USA. Today, the company headquarters are located in Vechta, Germany, where 850 of the around 3,400 employees worldwide work. The reliable systems can be found across all five continents and in more than 100 countries.
About the Role

Under the motto “Taking action for future generations”, we at Big Dutchman have been conveying our ideas to more than 100 countries for over 85 years – because feeding the world is our profession. Our high-tech farming solutions for proteins and plants make our customers successful and empower farmers around the world to act more sustainably. And no wonder, because whether at our headquarters in Vechta (Germany) or at our locations on five continents: in our family-owned company, more than 3,500 motivated employees provide animal-friendly and sustainable solutions. As a driver of innovation, we never lose sight of the appreciation we have for our team. We enjoy our daily business and take action for future generations together. 

Does this sound like the working environment you are looking for? Then join our team as a 

 

Student or voluntary internship (m/f/d) 

 

During your internship, you will gain interesting insights into the day-to-day work of an internationally active group and actively participate in the development of future-oriented strategies and products. Thus, your internship with us is a valuable enrichment of your mainly theoretical studies, especially from a technical point of view.

 

Interns are integrated as effectively as possible into the company's day-to-day activities and are entrusted with practical and responsible tasks. We support the Fair Company initiative, which is specifically committed to fair internships.

You can complete your compulsory or voluntary internship with us in the areas of logistics, development & construction, human resources or purchasing, among others, for a period of three to six months. We offer our internships exclusively at our main location in Vechta-Calveslage.

 

An internship at Big Dutchman is possible with or without a subsequent bachelor’s or master’s thesis. If you plan to write a thesis, please indicate this in your application, including your timeframe. We will explore suitable topics in our departments (e.g., Logistics, R&D/Design, HR, Purchasing) and support you with supervision and practical access.

 

Much more than just a job!

  • Flexible working hours and mobile work - for a better work-life balance.

  • Our Big Dutchman Academy for personal and professional development.

  • A company restaurant with a delicious menu selection.

 

Let's talk to each other!

Our colleague Lena Schillmöller is looking forward to a first exchange or questions by mail to jobs@bigdutchman.de.


You want to convince us right away?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, including salary requirements and earliest starting date.

Key Skills
LogisticsDevelopmentConstructionHuman ResourcesPurchasing
Categories
AgricultureHuman ResourcesLogisticsEngineeringEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Flexible Working HoursMobile WorkPersonal DevelopmentCompany Restaurant