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Learning and Working in a Green and Growing Industry

Status as of July 1, 2026: All internship positions for fall 2026 have been filled. 

Are you looking for an internship in 2027? Read on below to learn about your opportunities and possibilities. 

 

 

 

At the well-known national garden plant wholesaler Olaf Nijenkamp, there are plenty of opportunities. We are an accredited BBL training company, but we also offer great job opportunities for those just entering the workforce. 

 

Would you like to get started in the world of a green wholesale business? At Olaf Nijenkamp Garden Plants, there’s so much to learn about the entire logistics process. Whether it’s order picking or transportation, as a BBL trainee, you’ll be fully integrated into our team. At Olaf Nijenkamp Tuinplanten, job satisfaction and professional development are central—including yours! With us, you’ll have the freedom to discover what you enjoy and what makes you happy.

 

From scanning incoming orders to loading the trucks. In our logistics warehouse, loading docks, and outdoors in the order-picking area, you’ll experience all the aspects you need to put your training into practice. And you’ll do it in a healthy, green environment where you’ll help prepare plants for landscapers. At Olaf Nijenkamp Tuinplanten, there’s a hands-on mindset within a small, close-knit team. This means you’ll get exactly the attention and freedom you need to ask questions and get involved. 

 

There’s plenty to do every day, and no two days are the same. You’ll work within a fully automated process that aligns perfectly with your BBL program and the future of logistics. From day one, you’ll be welcomed into our friendly and service-oriented team. Would you like to start your logistics career at the Netherlands’ leading green wholesaler? 

 

Would you like more information about the BBL program at Olaf Nijenkamp Tuinplanten? We’d love to invite you to our company so we can show you what makes logistics in the green sector so rewarding. Please contact Irma Nijenkamp at 0572 352131.

Choose your program 

  • Logistics Associate - Level 2 - Starting in 2027

    This great internship will give you a comprehensive look into the day-to-day operations of a logistics organization. You’ll learn firsthand how we collect plants and trees in our logistics warehouse, how we pack them, and finally, how we load them onto our trucks. You’ll learn how to operate a pallet jack and a forklift.

    Link to Stagemarkt: Internship: Logistics Associate at Olaf Nijenkamp Wholesale...

  • Logistics Supervisor - Level 4 - Starting in 2027

    Are you serious about pursuing a career in logistics? Great!

    At Olaf Nijenkamp, you’ll learn all aspects of the logistics profession; we operate a fully automated system and prepare you for your future in logistics through hands-on experience. You’ll learn quickly because we cover every aspect of logistics—from order picking to planning and transportation. You’ll work alongside your colleagues in our logistics facility in Raalte.

    Link to Stagemarkt: Internship: Logistics Supervisor at Olaf Nijenkamp Wholesale...

  • Logistics Team Leader - Level 3 - Starting in 2027

    A great workplace where we look out for one another. Grow as part of a team where you feel at ease.

    You’ll work 4 days a week (32 hours) on the most beautiful landscaping projects. We prepare plant lists for landscapers working on new installations and maintenance. You’ll be picking orders and loading and unloading trucks. This great internship gives you a full insight into the day-to-day operations of a logistics organization. You’ll learn hands-on how we gather plants and trees in our logistics warehouse, how we pack them, and finally how we load them onto our trucks. You’ll learn how to operate a pallet jack and a forklift.

    Link to Stagemarkt: Internship: Logistics Team Leader at Olaf Nijenkamp Groothande...

  • Agricultural Trade and Logistics Associate - Level 2 - Starting in 2027

    We prepare plant lists for landscapers who are working on landscaping and maintenance projects. You’ll be picking orders and loading and unloading trucks. This great internship will give you a comprehensive look into the day-to-day operations of a logistics organization. You’ll learn hands-on how we gather plants and trees in our logistics warehouse, how we pack them, and finally how we load them onto our trucks. You’ll learn how to operate a pallet jack and a forklift.

    Link to Stagemarkt: Internship: Agro-trade and Logistics Associate at Olaf Nijenk...

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We offer you a great workplace and more…

  • A workplace where you’ll truly learn the trade, alongside professionals

  • Excellent guidance, a clear structure, and room to grow

  • Work at a modern, eco-friendly location in Raalte. You’ll work both indoors in the logistics warehouse and outdoors in the fresh air

  • A paid BBL work and internship position, with a bonus based on your effort and growth

  • 20 vacation days per year (based on a 32-hour workweek) and a vacation allowance

  • You’ll work 32 hours per week during your BBL program. Your work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • A down-to-earth work atmosphere where we work hard and have fun

  • A collective bargaining agreement with favorable terms, in line with our way of working

     

This profile is a perfect fit for you

  • Of course, you’ll be enrolled in a hands-on vocational program

  • We invest in your education, so we expect to see a strong commitment in return

  • You want to develop yourself and contribute proactively

  • Knowledge of garden plants isn’t required, but you should have an interest in working with plants

  • You’re physically capable of lifting and moving trees and plants

     

Contact: Irma Nijenkamp | phone 0572 352131 | irma@olaf-nijenkamp.nl