diff --git a/roles/borgbackup_client/templates/borgmatic.timer.j2 b/roles/borgbackup_client/templates/borgmatic.timer.j2
index 823a015..663f8ca 100644
--- a/roles/borgbackup_client/templates/borgmatic.timer.j2
+++ b/roles/borgbackup_client/templates/borgmatic.timer.j2
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Description=Timer for borgmatic backup
 
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=hourly
+RandomizedDelaySec=10m
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=timers.target