Weighbridge operator's certificate

You need a certificate of competence to operate a public weighbridge. This certificate is issued by our chief inspector for weights and measures.

Who can apply

You must have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out your duties properly.

How to apply

You can apply online for a public weighbridge operator’s certificate.

Apply for a public weighbridge operator’s certificate

What happens after you apply

There is no formal evaluation process set out in legislation. However, if you do not hear from us within the target completion period, tacit consent applies. This means you can assume your application has been approved.

If your application is refused

If your application is refused, please contact us first. You can also appeal to the Office for Product Safety & Standards*. 

*National Measurement and Regulation Office became part of Regulatory Delivery in March 2016. Since then Regulatory Delivery was replaced by Office for Product Safety and Standards.

If you hold a licence

If you have a licence and need help or want to raise a concern, please contact us using the below email.