Public Weighbridge Operator

To operate a public weighbridge you must hold a certificate issued by the Chief Trading Standards Officer.  The scope of an operator's certificate is limited to the type of weighbridge you will be expected to use.  If the weighbridge be replaced, a new certificate will be required.  Section 18 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 covers these requirements.

Details

Applicants will be tested by a Trading Standards officer to show that they can:

• operate the weighbridge
• complete any weighbridge tickets and documentation
• understand basic terms associated with operating a weighbridge
• understand their duties as a weighbridge operator
• understand potential frauds which a weighbridge operator may unknowingly assist
• understand how the accuracy of the weighbridge may be affected
• perform simple arithmetic

Before applying for a test, applicants should have received sufficient training in the operation of the equipment they will be using.

 

How to apply:

You can apply on-line at: Licences and regulations | UK Welcomes | Business Link

Will tacit consent apply?
Yes     This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the council by the end of the target completion period

OR

No       It is in the public interest that the council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us using the details on this page.  You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service.

Failed application redress
Please contact Islington Council in the first instance.

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

Licence holder redress
Please contact Islington Council in the first instance.

 
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.