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
inventory management rules
dispatch order processing
follow health and safety procedures in construction
stack goods
secure goods according to work orders
sort waste
inspect construction supplies
use warehouse marking tools
maintain stock control systems
manage warehouse inventory
pick orders for dispatching
process incoming construction supplies
operate warehouse record systems
products coding system
dispose of non-hazardous waste
use different communication channels
implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
operate warehouse materials
follow stock control instructions
load heavy items on pallets
load pallets
maintain physical condition of warehouse
Optional & specialised skills
assemble goods
clean warehouse
hazardous materials transportation
road transport legislation
dispose of hazardous waste
order construction supplies
freight transport methods
pack goods
check compatibility of materials
drive vehicles
follow written instructions
calculate needs for construction supplies
use barcode scanning equipment
handle fragile items
operate GPS systems
transport construction supplies
safety regulations for warehouses
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.