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
recycling specialist
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 10 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
waste management
monitor legislation developments
promote environmental awareness
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
develop recycling programs
build business relationships
inspect recycling procedures
identify new recycling opportunities
environmental legislation
advise on waste management procedures
carry out environmental audits
oversee quality control
obtain relevant licenses
hazardous waste storage
maintain recycling records
manage recycling program budget
update licenses
train staff on recycling programs
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
research recycling grant opportunities
follow recycling collection schedules
coordinate shipments of recycling materials
Optional & specialised skills
manage health and safety standards
analyse environmental data
ensure equipment availability
operate recycling processing equipment
educate on recycling regulations
arrange equipment repairs
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
manage contracts
recruit employees
use different communication channels
Other matches: water conservation technician · materials engineer · sorter labourer · recycling worker · wash deinking operator
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.