Managing Director
Paul had a 25 year career in the weighing industry, his background is in service and quality management. He was also the owner and managing director of Solent Scales for 10 years before its sale in 2021. He was also on the UK Weighing Federation’s board of Directors from October 2015 until March 2022.
Paul played a key role in developing our Quality System and ensuring we achieved UKAS accreditation. His broad range of business experience, understanding of quality systems and commitment to our customers means he is well placed to support you in achieving the relevant marketplace certifications.
Director
Technical Advisor
Ian has more than 35 years of experience in the field of legal metrology. He began his career as an Inspector for a Weights and Measures Authority in 1987. Since 2009, Ian has served as the Technical Advisor for the UK Weighing Federation, advising clients on regulatory compliance and ensuring they obtain the necessary legal metrology certificates to operate their businesses.
He is the Editor of “O’Keefe- The Law of Weights and Measures” and works for CEN as the external consultant for harmonised standards under the metrology Directives. Ian’s understanding of legal metrology and his ability to explain the legislative and technical aspects of the auditing and certification process guarantees that we can help you achieve a higher level of compliance.
Technical Advisor
Andy became a Weights and Measures Inspector in 1990 and was responsible for setting up the first mass-calibrated laboratory in Wales. He was previously a Lecturer at the University of Wales, lecturing in Metrology, Trading Standards and Intellectual Property.
He has also been responsible for the running of the UKAS calibration and testing laboratory for Gateshead County Council – the first in the country to verify for 0.5mg measures.
Andy taught legal metrology for the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). His commitment to precision, compliance and evolving technologies ensures that the technical advice we give will help you to future proof your business.
Auditor
Phil has been conducting audits for the UK Metrology Board since July 2023. He has more than 40 years of experience in working with businesses, having previously worked in the Trading Standards profession as head of service for one of the largest local authorities in the UK.
Since leaving Trading Standards in 2012, Phil has focused on auditing, ensuring businesses all across the world are compliant with the legal metrology rules for the market they operate in. He has conducted over 250 assessments in 20 countries, including the UK, Europe, the USA, and the Far East. Phil’s passion for the auditing process, ability to communicate effectively, and rapport with our clients simplifies the auditing process, ensuring you feel informed and supported throughout.
Auditor
Iain is the Principal Trading Standards Officer at Aberdeen City Council and the Technical Manager for Scottish Trading Standards Approved Body. He is also one of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s lead officers for legal metrology and a trainer and examiner. Iain’s experience as a Trading Standards Officer enables him to help you achieve the highest level of compliance and understand how you can continue to adhere to the standards set out by your certification.
Auditor
Damian is a Chartered Trading Standards Officer and a member of the CTSI. He specialises in Weights and Measures, Product Safety, Investigations and Regulating Markets and also has a BSI certificate as a lead auditor for ISO9001 Quality Management.
He currently sits on the National Legal Metrology Technical Panel and the OPSS Legal Metrology Group, ensuring synchronicity between central government policy and local authority actions.
Before becoming a Trading Standards Officer, Damian was a Regional Investigator for Trading Standards. Damian brings a wealth of experience to UKMB. He prides himself on advising businesses on what they need to do to comply with the law and supporting them in achieving that.
Auditor
Brian has almost 60 years of experience in the weighing industry covering manufacture design and latterly managed Type Approval of instruments worldwide. He previously worked the the National Measurement office covering QM auditing of clients management systems for NAWI Module D and MIR.
As one of our most experienced auditors Brian knows there is no one size fits all approach to certification and will ensure you understand exactly what is required from you at your audit and will clearly explain every step of the process.
Corporate Communications Manager
Melanie is a content marketer and communications specialist. She has a background in sales and marketing and is the co-founder of a Sussex-based content marketing agency – The Sussex Social. Melanie is responsible for all aspects of our marketing, helping us to keep you updated and informed about legislative changes, industry news and our services.
Our administrative function is overseen by Cognition Association Management, we are supported by:
Our administrative function is overseen by Cognition Association Management. Cognition has been working with the UKMB since the company began trading in 2022. They handle all aspects of UKMB administration, including accounting, Companies House secretary duties, governance, and legal matters. Once you submit an enquiry with us, Cognition will be your first point of contact. Their knowledge and industry experience ensures we can offer you a fast, professional and reliable certification service.
Installation Project Manager
Petrotec Group
“UKMB carried out our Section 11a audit for the third consecutive year, and once again, their service was exceptional. Their professionalism and depth of experience are second to none. The team is consistently polite, organised, and precise in everything they do. It’s always a pleasure working with them, and we have full confidence in the quality and reliability of their audits.”
Jane Reidy
Scientist
Engineer Metrology, Sartorius
“Thank you very much for your support. We are very impressed by your and the auditors prompt, direct and efficient work. We are pleased that we chose you to do the audit and help us become an approved verifier.
We very much welcome your customer related attitude and your friendliness.
We already got a reply from OPSS, and so we think we will have the whole process completed in due time.”
Dr Ellen Hage
Director
Tees Valley Plastics Ltd
“When our original approved body ceased certification for Measuring Instruments Regulations (Module A2) UKMB were recommended to us.
They very quickly advised us on a path forward. We had an audit within a short period with an experienced assessor who was professional and provided us with plenty of useful information and recommendations with which have improved our operations.
I would like to thank UKMB for their professionalism and the speed with which they processed our application and I would recommend them to anyone requiring capacity control certification.”
Joel Lawrence
Group QSHE
Stack-Cups
“I would like to thank you at UKMB for your assistance and guidance regarding the accreditation for capacity measuring. The audit was something which we were concerned about as we had new personnel in post. UKMB made the whole process as stress-free for us as they could and the audit went successfully. Their assistance and guidance with the whole process was very much appreciated.”
Sheena Miller
Internal Auditor
STC Solutions
‘Paul Moody and the UKMB have been extremely supportive in assisting us on our journey to become Self-verifiers within the weighing industry. From Paul’s initial call through to Phil’s audit we have felt informed and supported in this process and have been delighted with the positive attitude they have brought to the task.’
Helen Ord
Quality Manager
Go-Pak
“Our experience with UKMB was very positive. From the first contact, Paul was incredibly supportive, efficiently arranging the audit and keeping us updated throughout the entire process. During the audit, Brian and his team were fantastic, clearly explaining all the requirements and ensuring we understood every step. Overall, it was a great experience.”
Liz Jones
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