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
geographic areas
act reliably
road traffic laws
establish daily priorities
drive in urban areas
interpret traffic signals
drive vehicles
use geographic information systems
health and safety measures in transportation
communicate with customers
Optional & specialised skills
take payments for bills
handle paperwork
handle delivered packages
organise mail deliveries
handle delivery of furniture goods
maintain vehicle appearance
drive two-wheeled vehicles
operate mailing information systems
maintain vehicle delivery documentation
handle fragile items
use different communication channels
data protection
operate GPS systems
process payments
drive at high speeds
follow written instructions
ensure the integrity of mail
set payment handling strategies
follow verbal instructions
monitor merchandise delivery
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.