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
materials handler
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
dispose of non-hazardous waste
use warehouse marking tools
dispatch order processing
operate warehouse record systems
stack goods
maintain physical condition of warehouse
load pallets
pick orders for dispatching
process incoming construction supplies
inspect construction supplies
maintain stock control systems
follow health and safety procedures in construction
operate warehouse materials
manage warehouse inventory
implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
load heavy items on pallets
secure goods according to work orders
follow stock control instructions
sort waste
products coding system
use different communication channels
inventory management rules
Optional & specialised skills
handle fragile items
calculate needs for construction supplies
safety regulations for warehouses
assemble goods
follow written instructions
transport construction supplies
dispose of hazardous waste
road transport legislation
clean warehouse
check compatibility of materials
freight transport methods
use barcode scanning equipment
pack goods
hazardous materials transportation
operate GPS systems
order construction supplies
drive vehicles
Other matches: forklift operator · animal handler · commodity trader · airport baggage handler · foreign exchange trader
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.