Is B1 license too much paperwork?

After observing the licensed guys in the hanger I see them spending 80% of their time just doing paperwork. I was under the impression that b1s were a mix of paperwork and hands on. I really enjoy the hands on stuff and I don’t mind that added stress and paperwork for the salary boost, but the b1s at my place seem to either be doing paperwork or inspections and that is it. I love working with people and attacking jobs with complicated systems or difficult access but I also think it takes a big toll on your body which is why I want to move towards a b1 role. Is it the same at other places? I’m based in the UK. But what are my options otherwise? I don’t want to peruse a license if I’m only going to be doing inspections and paperwork but I don’t have any qualifications if I don’t get my license.