Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
delivery driver
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
differentiate types of packages
interpret traffic signals
communicate with customers
use geographic information systems
road traffic laws
drive vehicles
geographic areas
establish daily priorities
act reliably
drive in urban areas
health and safety measures in transportation
Optional & specialised skills
set payment handling strategies
follow written instructions
handle paperwork
handle delivery of furniture goods
drive at high speeds
maintain vehicle delivery documentation
operate GPS systems
follow verbal instructions
organise mail deliveries
handle fragile items
process payments
drive two-wheeled vehicles
use different communication channels
maintain vehicle appearance
data protection
operate mailing information systems
take payments for bills
handle delivered packages
monitor merchandise delivery
ensure the integrity of mail
Other matches: cargo vehicle driver · motorcycle delivery person · postman/postwoman · taxi driver · bus driver
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.