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Weighbridge operators

Licence Summary

To operate a public weighbridge, you require a certificate of competence issued by us.

No fee is required for the granting of this permission.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must make sure they have received enough weighbridge training. They will be tested verbally and practically by one of our inspectors. They must show they can:

  • Operate the weighbridge satisfactorily
  • Complete any weighbridge tickets and associated documentation
  • Understand basic terms associated with the operation of a weighbridge
  • Understand their duties
  • Understand potential frauds that may unknowingly be assisted by a weighbridge operator
  • Understand how the accuracy of the weighbridge may be affected
  • Perform simple arithmetic - use of a calculator is permitted

Regulation Summary

The main legislation covering this permission is the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

Application Evaluation Process

There are no formal consultation procedures in relation to applications made. Applications will be assessed on the information provided.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within 35 Days, please contact us as detailed below.

Apply online

Downloadable forms and other documents

If you wish to complete an application by hand and return it to us by post, please contact the Trading Standards Team.

Failed Application Redress

Please contact us in the first instance.

You may appeal to the National Measurement Office if your application is refused.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact us in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the public weighbridge operator by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, contact the Trading Standards Team.

Public Registers

Please contact the Trading Standards Team for more information on the registers held.

Trade Associations

Contact Details

For more information visit the North Somerset Trading Standards website or contact our Trading Standards Team.