Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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watch and clock repairer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate battery test equipment
provide customer follow-up services
mechanical clocks
change watch battery
electric clocks
attach clock cases
maintain equipment
attach clock dials
maintain customer service
apply company policies
components of clocks
repair clocks
maintain clocks
provide customer information related to repairs
use watchmaker's tools
inspect clocks
use repair manuals
use precision tools
mount clock wheelwork
attach clock hands
demagnetise watches
replace defect components
Optional & specialised skills
negotiate supplier arrangements
administer appointments
restore antique clocks
sell clocks
maintain professional administration
advise customers on jewellery and watches
issue sales invoices
handle jewellery and watches insurance claims
attach pendulums
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
order supplies
manage schedule of tasks
develop professional network
maintain relationship with suppliers
manage a small-to-medium business
apply precision metalworking techniques
keep stock records
Other matches: clock and watchmaker · watches and jewellery distribution manager · wholesale merchant in watches and jewellery · import export manager in watches and jewellery · import export specialist in watches and jewellery
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.