Public weighbridges

Locations

The location of public weighbridges in South Ayrshire.

• Hillhouse Quarry, Troon
  Tel: 01292 313311
  Monday - Friday 6.45am - 5pm, Saturday 6.45am - 12pm

• Kilkerran, Station Sawmill, Kilkerran, Maybole
  Tel: 01465 811 440
  Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm

• Grants, Grangestone Industrial Estate, Girvan
  Tel: 01465 713091
  Monday - Friday 6am - 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 6am - 2pm

Weighbridge operators licence

To operate a public weighbridge, you require a certificate of competence issued by the Chief Inspector for Weights and Measures for South Ayrshire Council. This ensures that you can perform your duties competently and honestly and can be obtained after performing a basic test. No one can operate public weighing equipment unless he or she holds a certificate

How to apply

The links below take you to another website which processes these applications on behalf of South Ayrshire Council

• Apply for a public weighbridge operator's certificate

What happens next?

Before considering an application South Ayrshire Council must have received all the required supporting documentation before the application is considered lodged.

It is in the public interest that the South Ayrshire Council must process your application before it can be granted. We would expect to process your application within 21 days. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us.

What if I have been refused approval?

Please contact South Ayrshire Council using the contact details below in the first instance.

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

Consumer complaints

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with South Ayrshire Council Trading Standards. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other complaints

If you wish to complain about a licence holder the please use the contact details below.

Who to contact

Trading Standards
South Ayrshire Council
5/7 River Terrace
Ayr KA8 0BJ
Tel: 01292 616060