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
provide customer information related to repairs
attach clock hands
inspect clocks
maintain clocks
mechanical clocks
components of clocks
electric clocks
provide customer follow-up services
attach clock dials
change watch battery
repair clocks
operate battery test equipment
apply company policies
use precision tools
maintain equipment
attach clock cases
mount clock wheelwork
demagnetise watches
maintain customer service
use repair manuals
use watchmaker's tools
replace defect components
Optional & specialised skills
keep stock records
sell clocks
administer appointments
apply precision metalworking techniques
manage schedule of tasks
maintain professional administration
attach pendulums
negotiate supplier arrangements
handle jewellery and watches insurance claims
develop professional network
order supplies
restore antique clocks
maintain relationship with suppliers
manage a small-to-medium business
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
issue sales invoices
advise customers on jewellery and watches
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.